Grilling Tips For Grilled Shrimp

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Rebecca Gerard

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Jul 23, 2009, 7:51:31 AM7/23/09
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Grilled Shrimp is probably the most popular category of Shrimp
Cuisine. You can purchase wonderful grilled shrimp entr'e's at Food
Establishments around the world. But, when it comes to grilling shrimp
at home, many people want to know how to grill shrimp for the best
results.
Many expert chefs will tell you the #1 rule for grilling shrimp is to
not over cook it. Shrimp cooks very rapidly. Depending on the size
shrimp you are grilling, 2 to 3 minutes per side is a normal cooking
time. That's it!
If you want to make the best Grilled Shrimp Recipes at home, just
follow these easy grilling tips.
1. Purchase Raw Shrimp. You can purchase fresh or frozen shrimp, just
make sure it is raw. You are going to be cooking it again on the grill
so you do not want shrimp that is already cooked. It will become tough
and chewy.
2. Purchase Large or Extra Large Shrimp. Shrimp that is any smaller
can fall through the grill or doesn't hold well on skewers if making
grilled shrimp kabobs.
3. Rinse frozen or thawed shrimp under cold running water. If shrimp
is not deveined, go ahead and devein shrimp now by making a shallow
slice along the backside and pulling out the vein gently. Rinse shrimp
under water. Check your shrimp recipe (if you are using one) to see if
it calls for shelled shrimp or not. If you are not using a recipe or
it doesn't specify, you might consider leaving the shell on. Many
people grill their shrimp this way. It retains the moisture better
while grilling the shrimp. I personally prefer to remove the shell
before grilling. I would rather have the grilled flavor on the shrimp
itself and not the skin, plus I feel it soaks up the marinade very
well if you are marinating your shrimp. You just need to watch your
cooking time very carefully.
4. Pat Shrimp Dry
5. If you are going to prepare a marinated grilled shrimp, you can use
shrimp that is frozen or thawed. If you followed step 2 above, your
shrimp may have thawed slightly during the rinsing, cleaning process.
Even if it is not completely thawed you can place it in your marinade.
Place shrimp in a shallow bowl, cover with marinade, seal bowl
tightly. Allow to marinade for ? hour or longer. If using acidic
marinades, anything with lemon or other citrus, you will use a shorter
marinating time because the acid will start to cook the shrimp. Non-
acidic marinades you can do for several hours.
6. If not marinating shrimp, prepare ingredients according to your
favorite shrimp recipe.
7. Spray your grill grate with Pam Grilling Spray to prevent shrimp
from sticking (or spray a grill basket if using one of those)
8. Preheat the grill to a medium to medium high heat.
9. Place shrimp, shrimp in grill basket or shrimp kabobs on grill.
10. Flip shrimp after approx. 3 minutes and continue cooking another 3
-5 minutes until all of the shrimps original color is gone.
11. Remove a shrimp from the grill and cool slightly then test (by
eating one!) to see if it is done.
12. If it's done remove all the shrimp to a platter and serve with
your favorite side dishes.
Now you know the best grilling tips for making your favorite grilled
shrimp recipes right at home!

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