Peel and Eat BBQ Shrimp

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay, 2007

Show: Boy Meets GrillEpisode: Southern Style Grilling

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (15)

Cook Time:
4 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 4 min
Total:: 34 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup smoked sweet paprika
2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds (21 to 24 count) large shrimp, shell on
6 cloves coarsely chopped fresh garlic
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion, divided

Directions

Special equipment: wooden skewers, soaked in water for about 25 minutes

Whisk together the paprika, ancho powder, brown sugar, cumin, garlic, canola oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Place the shrimp in a large bowl, add the spice rub and stir well to coat each shrimp.

Heat your grill to high.

Skewer 1/2 the shrimp and place on a grill pan to cook until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in half of the green onions and transfer to a large platter or turnout onto brown paper bags. Wipe out the pan with paper towels, and repeat with the remaining ingredients.

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Barbara Calabasas, CA 10-11-2009
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THE best !!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this tonight for a friend and we couldn't stop mmmm mmm mmm'ing. Hands down the best BBQ shrimp I have ever had. I... added about a half teaspoon ground oregano to the spice blend and thinly sliced a lemon to toss with the finished shrimp as well. SOOOOOO unbelieveable delicious. I served it with foil wrapped veggies and a creamy polenta. This recipe is a keeper and I can't wait to offer it to every shrimp lover i know. Will be making this often.Read more
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Thomas Glenn Dale, MD 09-07-2009
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Could make fast enough!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe, Made these for a Labor Day gathering. As soon as they hit the plate they were gone ! ( Spiced steamed shrimp... was also at the party, but these took the prize. Quick & Easy, will try on chicken or even burgers next time.Read more
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Joan Memphis, TN 06-20-2009
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could use last paragraph clarification
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

was wondering if anyone understood last paragraph. the video is straight forward but no green onions. ;-) I didn't see... the show, so maybe you just toss them on top after the shrimp are cooked. Thought I'd try this easy recipe tomorrow. Read more
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Jon Arcadia, CA 06-03-2009
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Im here next time you cook this!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I cooked for a few of my family members and friends just to try out something new basic and pretty easy. I'm not really sure... what to put on shrimp other than basic lime n spice stuff so this was a great new twist definitely recommend this for everyone.Read more
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Juliie Metairie, LA 05-21-2009
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best shrimp ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I actually make this in a skillet, without the skewers. I also do it without the shells (tail on), just to make it easier to... dig into! This is by far the easiest and fastest ten-star recipe I've ever had-- it is a huge hit at parties, for company, or just in front of the tv.Read more
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Isabella Maple Grove , MN 05-16-2009
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Can be made ahead
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

A fun, delicious party pleaser. I made it in the morning, and left it in the fridge all day. Since the rub was reddish in... color, it looked like it would be hot and spicy, so I added crushed red pepper flakes to the rub. I also cut up 2 lemons and squeezed and stirred them into the finished product. I suppose lime would have worked just as well. I made it in a cast iron skillet , but next time I will skewer them and try them on the grill bc I think the grill adds a flavor component. I think a dipping sauce of some sort would be good too next time. Read more