Charcoal Grilled Shrimp

Makes 30 appetizer servings

cuisine: American

meal type: Appetizer

technique: Grilled

It's June so fire up the grill! Here is a perfect shrimp appetizer for Father's day! Remind Dad to eat seafood at least twice a week to help keep his mind and body healthy and strong.

2 pounds large shrimp in the shell 1/3 cup safflower oil 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons dry white wine or vermouth 1 tablespoon minced shallots or green onions (white part only) 1 clove garlic minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried several dashes Tabasco sauce

Place shrimp in a shallow ceramic or glass baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over shrimp. Cover and chill several hours or overnight. Drain shrimp and reserve marinade. Thread on skewers or place in a wire grill basket. Grill shrimp over hot coals, turning and brushing with reserved marinade, until pink and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Serve with wooden picks.