Spicy lime grilled shrimp

Living in southwest Florida I have access to really fresh seafood. One thing I like more than others is shrimp. There are as many ways to cook shrimp as there are species of shrimp. Today we will make something a little bit spicy.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of 21/25 count shrimp
• 1 tbsn kosher salt
• 1 tbsn paprika
• 1/2 tbsn cayenne pepper
• 1/3 tbsn black pepper
• 1/2 tbsn marjoram
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 tbsn minced onion
• 1 lime (squeezed for juice)
• 1 tbsn olive oil (the more virgin the better)
• bamboo skewers 10"

Directions:

1. Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2. Make the marinade by combining all the ingredients except the shrimp.
3. Place the shrimp in a large Ziploc bag and then cover with the marinade.  Shake it and spread the marinade around.  Place in fridge while you start the charcoal.  Shrimp should be in the marinade 20-30 minutes total.
4. Once the charcoal chimney is going good, about 20 minutes.  Spread them out in the center and let the grill heat up 5-10 minutes.
5. While the grill grate is heating up put the shrimp on the skewers.  4-5 shrimp per skewer.
6. Once the grill is ready place the shrimp on direct heat.  They should only be on 2-3 minutes a side.  Once done they are ready for the plate.  It is sometimes hard to judge when a shrimp is done especially when soaked in a dark marinade.  It should be slightly firm to the touch but not too firm.
7. Pull off the grill and plate with rice or a side dish of your choice.

This is a spicy marinade and may not be for everyone.  However if you like a little spice you may want to try this with chicken.  Enjoy.