Allow 3 to 4 of the large shrimp per person. If only the smaller are available, you will need about 6 per person.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 5 as an appetizer
Ingredients
20 large shrimp
1 cup olive oil
juice of 3 lemons
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons of fresh or dried tarragon
Preparation
Step 1
With sharp scissors cut down the back of each shrimp shell and remove the black vein but do not remove the shell. Wash the shrimp thoroughly and place them in a large bowl. Over them pour olive oil, the lemon juice, soy sauce, parsley and tarragon. Let the shrimp stand in this mixture for 2 hours, tossing them around now and then so that they will be equally marinated.
Step 2
When you are ready to cook them, arrange them in basket grills and cook over hot coals for 5 to 6 minutes, turning twice. They should be tender and moist with lightly charred shells. Have finger bowls and pass plenty of paper napkins.
