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Grilled Red Pepper Shrimp

By Derrick Riches, About.com

This shrimp recipe is ideal served as an appetizer for any cookout during the season. You can also serve this shrimp in quesadillas, tacos, or on fresh greens.

Prep Time: 12 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • skewers

Preparation:

Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add shrimp, toss to coat, cover and place in refrigerator for 2-4 hours. Preheat grill for medium heat. Remove shrimp from bowl, reserving marinade. Thread 4-6 shrimp onto each skewer and place on the grill. Cook for 3 minutes per side, while brushing with reserved marinade. When fully cooked, remove from heat and serve.
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