Barbecued Shrimp in the Shell with Garlic-Cilantro Butter and Grilled Vegetables (Serves 2)

Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped zest of ½ lime juice of one lime pinch black pepper 2 tablespoons garlic, roasted and minced 8 jumbo shrimp, in the shell 1 medium zucchini, cut in long diagonal slices 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes, sliced salt and pepper to taste Method: Combine the first 5 ingredients and set aside. Butterfly the shrimp in the shell, leaving the tail intact. Place the butterflied shrimp on the grill with the meat side down, brush with the butter mixture, and cook for 2 minutes. Turn the shrimp and brush again with the butter mixture. Cook 2 minutes more. Season the sliced vegetables with salt and pepper to taste. Place the sliced vegetables on the grill, baste with dressing, and cook for 2 minutes. Turn, baste, and cook for 2 more minutes. Serve the shrimp and vegetables with rice. Dressing Ingredients: ½ cup red wine vinegar ½ cup olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced 1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced Dressing Method: Mix all ingredients together. ««« Back to Recipe Search page