Spicy Grilled Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • 1 large clove garlic

  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 8 wedges lemon, for garnish

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat a grill for medium heat.

  2. Crush garlic and salt together in a small bowl with a fork.

  3. Mix in paprika and cayenne. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste.

  4. Combine garlic paste and shrimp in a large bowl and toss until shrimp are evenly coated.

  5. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill shrimp until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

  6. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.