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Peel and Eat Wood Fired Shrimp

Posted by ilFornino New York on 17th Mar 2023

Instructions:


  1. Start by preparing your wood-fired oven. Preheat it to 550°F and add some wood chips for smoking if you like.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the minced garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat well.
  3. Place the shrimp on a cast iron skillet or baking sheet and put it in the wood-fired oven.
  4. Cook the shrimp for about 8-10 minutes, until they turn pink and are cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp or they will become tough.
  5. Once the shrimp are cooked, carefully remove the skillet or baking sheet from the oven.
  6. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with additional salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  7. Serve the wood-fired peel and eat shrimp hot, with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.

Enjoy your delicious wood-fired peel and eat shrimp with garlic and lemon!

Wood-fired cooking is a fantastic way to add extra depth and smoky flavor to your favorite seafood dishes, and this recipe for peel and eat shrimp with garlic and lemon is no exception. With just a few simple ingredients and sometime in the wood-fired oven, you can enjoy succulent, perfectly cooked shrimp that are bursting with flavor.

To start, preheat your  wood-fired oven to 550°F and add some wood chips for smoking, if desired. While the oven heats up, prepare the shrimp by mixing together minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat well, ensuring that the shrimp are evenly coated with the flavorful garlic and olive oil mixture.

Next, place the shrimp on a cast iron skillet or baking sheet and carefully transfer it to the wood-fired oven. Cook the shrimp for about 8-10 minutes, being careful not to overcook them. When the shrimp are pink and fully cooked, remove the skillet or baking sheet from the oven and squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the top. Add additional salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if desired, to add some extra heat and flavor.

Serve the wood-fired peel and eat shrimp hot, with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing. The combination of smoky wood-fired flavor, garlicky goodness, and zesty lemon is sure to be a hit with seafood lovers and anyone who appreciates a great meal.

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