Grilled Herbed Shrimp

How stunning is this simple shellfish starter? Marinate shrimp with fresh herbs such as cilantro and parsley, garlic, lemon, and jalapeño peppers, then grill until charred and perfectly pink. Full Recipe below.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno chile (from 1/2 jalapeno)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (from about 3 cloves)
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon zest
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp, in shells (about 20)

Directions

• Step 1: Combine all ingredients except shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag. Snip through each shrimp shell down the back, leaving last segment and tail intact, and devein with a paring knife, leaving shell intact. Add shrimp to bag and massage with marinade. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to overnight.
• Step 2: Soak 10 short wooden skewers in water 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat grill for indirect heat, with coals to 1 side (or medium heat on a gas grill). Thread 2 shrimp onto each skewer and place on indirect side of grill. Cook, turning once, until shrimp are curled, slightly charred, and cooked through, about 5 minutes.