Broiled Shrimp Skewers

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2007, America's Test Kitchen TV

Broiling shrimp in their shells protects the delicate flesh, but seasonings are peeled away at the table. Could we deliver tender, flavorful grilled shrimp--without the shells?

SERVES 4 as a main course, 6 as an appetizer

TIME 35 minutes

Broiled Shrimp Skewers

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

To avoid the hassle of removing the shells, we went with peeled shrimp for our broiled shrimp recipe and then crammed them onto a skewer, which prevented them from overcooking. We took the shrimp away from the heat before they were complete...

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