Grilled Shrimp with Jalapeno Dressing

Deliciously simple grilled shrimp with a spicy jalapeno sauce... how can you go wrong?  This is a perfect summer dish - quick and very fresh.  And hey, you don't like shrimp?  Grill up a piece of chicken and pour this sauce over it...you'll be happy you did :)

Grilled Shrimp with Jalapeno Dressing
Adapted from Cook's Country
Printable Recipe 
Ingredients:
1 lbs extra large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 jalapenos, roughly chopped
2 Tablespoons cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
5 Tablespoons olive oil

Directions:
Place shrimp on a large bowl.  Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cayenne, and salt.  Toss to coat.  Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Meanwhile, place the jalapenos, cilantro, lemon zest and juice in a food processor or blender.  Pulse until pureed.  With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until all incorporated.  Pour into a bowl, cover and set aside.

Preheat grill to 350 degrees F.  To make things easy, I used a non-stick veggie/fish try that is made for the grill.  If you do not have one, just thread the shrimp on metal or wooden skewers - if using wooden, make sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using.  Place the shrimp over the fire and grill about 5-8 minutes, turning once, or until the shrimp are a lovely pink and heated through.  Remove from grill, serve with jalapeno dressing, and enjoy!

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