Grilling Shrimp Perfectly ...

How to Grill Shrimp Perfectly

If possible, buy your shrimp the same day you plan to grill them. Fresh shrimp comes with the head intact & tastes better than shrimp that's been thawed and frozen.

Look for jumbo shrimp -- the bigger the better. Smell the selection before you buy it. If it smells like ammonia, ask for a batch that has been thawed more recently.

Always de-vein shrimp before you grill it. Whether or not you take off the shell is up to you. Then marinate them or brush them with olive oil.

Place the prepared shrimp in a grill basket or through skewers. If you have large jumbo or colossal shrimp, you can butterfly them and place them directly on the grill.

The best place for them is 3 to 4 inches above the fire. Now watch them like a hawk. Remove the shrimp from the grill just after they turn pink. This will take 5 to 7 minutes with one flip halfway through the cooking time.