Adriatic Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Name: Adriatic Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp (8 to 10 per pound), shelled and deveined, with tails left intact; 2 tablespoons salt, plus more to taste; 4 cups ice water; 3 to 4 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), plumped 10 minutes in hot water and drained; 3 large cloves garlic; 3 tightly packed tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves; 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 large lemon, cut into 8 wedges

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp (8 to 10 per pound), shelled and deveined, with tails left intact
2 tablespoons salt, plus more to taste
4 cups ice water
3 to 4 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), plumped 10 minutes in hot water and drained
3 large cloves garlic
3 tightly packed tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large lemon, cut into 8 wedges

1
In a bowl, combine the shrimp with the 2 tablespoons salt and the 4 cups ice water.
2
Refrigerate 20 minutes, but no more.
3
Meanwhile mince together the tomatoes, garlic, and parsley.
4
Transfer them to a medium bowl and stir in the hot pepper and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
5
Drain, rinse, and pat the shrimp dry.
6
Toss them with the tomato mixture.
7
Keep cold.
8
Film a large skillet or griddle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and warm over medium heat.
9
Saute the shrimp, sprinkling with salt and pepper, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and just firm.
10
Pile all the seasonings over the shrimp after turning them.
11
Transfer the shrimp onto a serving platter along with the seasonings.
12
Serve hot or warm, with the lemon wedges.
13
Squeeze a little lemon over the shrimp just before eating.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp (8 to 10 per pound), shelled and deveined, with tails left intact, 2 tablespoons salt, plus more to taste, 4 cups ice water, 3 to 4 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), plumped 10 minutes in hot water and drained, and more.

Yes, Adriatic Grilled Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Adriatic Grilled Shrimp

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