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Spicy Grilled ShrimpWhat you'll need for Spicy Grilled Shrimp: First, in a 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup of the water to boiling. Add the salt, sugar, red pepper flakes, garlic and paperika. Then, stir it to make sure the salt dissolves. Once dissolved, remove the mixture from the heat and add the remaining 3 cups of cold water. You've just made the brine for the shrimp! Place the shrimp in a large resealable food-storage plastic bag. Pour the brine mixture over the shrimp. When sealing the bag, push the excess air out. To prevent any kind of leaking, place the sealed bag in a plastic container or dish and refrigerate it for at least one hour. Next, heat your grill. Remove the shrimp from the brine and discard the brine mixture. Thread the shrimp on 6 (12-inch) metal skewers, leaving about 1/4 inch space between each. Place the skewered shrimp on your grill and cover it. You will need to cook the shrimp over medium heat for about 5 or 6 minutes. Turn the shrimp once and make sure it has cooked through until it turns pink. But don't overcook! You've now created your own magic trick! Watch your spicy grilled shrimp disappear into thin air! This recipe makes enough for 10 servings. (3 shrimp per person and about 1/2 Tablespoon of each sauce per person.) Delicious! *The amount of shrimp can also be determined by how much it weighs. 30 shrimp or about 1 1/4 pound) Cooking tips: To broil the shrimp, set your oven to broil. Place the shrimp on a rack in a broiler pan. Broil with tops 6 inches from the heat source for 6 to 8 minutes turning once and until the shrimp turns pink. Below are the links for the recipes of the sauces if you prefer to make them yourself. Otherwise, buy your favorites in your local grocery store. Seafood Cooktail Sauce Return from Spicy Grilled Shrimp to Easy Appetizer Recipes home page.
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