Grilled Garlic-and-Black-Pepper Shrimp Recipe

Grilled Garlic-and-Black-Pepper Shrimp Recipe

  • 1 fresh red chile (such as Fresno), seeds removed, finely grated
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • Kosher salt
  • Lime wedges and Kashmiri chili powder or paprika (for serving)
  • Four 8-inch-long metal skewers or bamboo skewers soaked 30 minutes in water
  1. Whisk chile, garlic, pepper, lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat; season with salt. Thread shrimp onto sets of 2 skewers.
  2. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; clean grates well, then oil. Grill shrimp, turning once, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 5 minutes total. Serve with lime wedges dipped in chili powder.
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