Spicy Grilled Shrimp

We have made this about five or six times and everyone raves about it. It's so easy, and so delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

• approx. 25 large shrimp (I use Trader Joes frozen shrimp, they come 21-25 in a bag. Thaw for about 18-24 hours in the fridge beforehand)
• 3/4 cup olive oil (I just guestimate, just enough to cover all the shrimp)
• juice of 2 lemons
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (less if you're a wimp, more if you're crazy)
• 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt

Put the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, and salt in a large ziploc bag along with the thawed shrimp and marinate for a few hours in the fridge. 

Soak long wooden skewers in water for about 5-10 minutes so they won't burn on the grill. I pour water in a cookie sheet and put them in there.

After it's marinated, put the shrimp on the skewer, 5 to a skewer (just touching, but not squished).

Place on the grill for 2-3 minutes per side. DON'T OVERCOOK. Shrimp need to be pink and cooked through, but it doesn't take long. We have a charcoal grill, so you may need to vary the time if you have a gas grill. 

That's it! This is a great recipe for guests, as each get their own skewer. 

The original recipe (thanks Oprah!): Oprah