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Peel-and-Eat Shrimp

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Makes 4 servings 1x

Time 15 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning: curry powder, chili powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, smoked paprika, or Old Bay
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds any size shell-on shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare a grill or turn the broiler to high; put the rack 4 inches from the heat. Put mayonnaise, seasoning, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper (note: I used Old Bay, so skipped the salt and pepper) in a serving bowl; stir to combine.
  2. Put the shrimp on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  3. When the grill or broiler is hot, cook the shrimp, turning once, until they’re lightly charred on the outside and just cooked through, 3 or 4 minutes per side.
  4. Serve with the mayonnaise for dipping, letting people peel the shrimp at the table.

— Recipe from How to Cook Everything Fast: A Better Way to Cook Great Food