Salt and Sugar Shrimp

• lbs large shrimp↗2 lbs

  peeled and deveined

• kosher salt↗2 tablespoons
• sugar↗2 tablespoons
• extra virgin olive oil↗1⁄4 cup
• lemon juice↗3 tablespoons
• garlic clove↗1

  minced

• lemon wedge

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Rinse shrimp and drain. In a large bowl mix together salt and sugar. Add shrimp and stir to coat evenly. Cover bowl and chill at least 45 minutes or up to 2 hours.

2. 2

   If using wooden skewers, get them soaking in water for about 20 minutes. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking.

3. 3

   Rinse salt and sugar from shrimp and pat dry. Thread shrimp in a C shape onto metal or wooden skewers. Lay the skewers in a rimmed pan. In a glass bowl, combine oil, lemon juice and garlic; Pour over shrimp and turn skewers to coat evenly. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Lay skewers on grill over hot coals or high heat on a gas grill. Close lid on gas grill. Cook, turning once, until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer skewers to a platter and serve with lemon wedges to squeeze juice over.