Charcoal-Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Name: Charcoal-Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Yield: Serves 4 as a main course, 6 as an appetizer
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds, extra-large shrimp (21/25), peeled and deveined, tails left on; 2 - 3 tablespoons, olive oil for brushing skewers; 1/4 teaspoon, sugar; 1 , recipe; , Lemon wedges for serving

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Grilling 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?

SERVES4 as a main course, 6 as an appetizer

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Great grilled shrimp—tender, moist, and flavorful—are hard to come by. Usually, they’re overcooked and rubbery, giving the jaws a workout, thanks to their quick cooking time and the high temperature of the grill. Grilling shrimp in their sh...

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