Chili Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb large raw deveined shrimp

For the marinade:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about 2 lemons
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon Kosher salt

To cook the shrimp:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced (not used for grilled shrimp)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry with a paper towel. Remove the shells if desired.
2. For the marinade combine ¼ cup olive oil, lemon juice, 2 minced cloves garlic, chili powder, 1 ½ tablespoons sugar and salt in a large ziplock bag. Add the shrimp and turn to coat. Allow the shrimp to marinate for 15 minutes on the counter top.
3. Heat a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and when it shimmers, add the remaining garlic. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar. Sauté for another 30 seconds and then add the shrimp in a single layer. Discard the extra marinade. Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes, then turn and increase the heat to high and cook for 2 minutes while reducing any remaining liquid. Remove the shrimp from the pan when it’s pink and cooked through.
4. Serve immediately.