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Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Mayonnaise

Source of Recipe


From "Paella!" by Penelope Casas






List of Ingredients



• 3/4 lb. extra-large shrimp in their shells
  
• Kosher or sea salt
  
• Olive oil
  
• Lemon juice
  
• .
  
• -- For the Cilantro Mayonnaise --
  
• 1 cup mayonnaise
  
• 1/2 cup minced cilantro
  
• 2 tsp minced capers
  
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or mashed
  
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  
• 3 anchovy fillets, minced
  






Instructions



1. Wash and drain shrimp. Set shrimp on a plate, and sprinkle with salt and drizzle with oil. Let shrimp sit 10 minutes at room temperature.
   
   
2. Coat skillet lightly with oil, and heat to smoking point. Add shrimp and cook briefly, turning once, until just cooked through. Remove shrimp, and sprinkle with lemon juice before serving.
   
   
3. To make Cilantro Mayonnaise: Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
   
   Makes 4 to 6 appetizer servings;
   1-1/2 cups Cilantro Mayonnaise.