Grilled Shrimp* with Cilantro - Quick & Easy** (repost because I can't wait for summer . . .)

This is one of my favorite summertime dishes to grill.  It's fast, easy and delicious.  We served this last night with summer squash and green beans that were freshly picked from our garden.  Too lazy to grill the fresh ciabata bread so it was thinly sliced and served with organic olive oil (extra virgin cold pressed) for dipping.

Shrimp* with Cilantro

1 lb wild caught U.S.A. shrimp, uncooked with shells on
1 cup of fresh cilantro (we're fortunate to have some on hand from our garden)
5 garlic gloves peeled and sliced
2 limes
1/8 cup of lemonade (no high fructose corn syrup)
Aluminium foil for grilling/steaming

Place shrimp with the shells still on in a large, glass mixing bowl.  Add gently rinsed cilantro.  Peel and slice the garlic.  Place the sliced garlic in mixing bowl with shrimp and cilantro.  Take each lime, press on the counter with the palm of your hand and roll using a slight pressure to "loosen the juices inside."  Cut the lime in half.  Take a spoon and twist inside the lime as the juice spills, drains, dribbles and drips in to the shrimp mixture.  Gently toss to coat the shrimp.  Gradually add lemonade to provide extra liquid for steaming. Gently toss.

Place mixture inside aluminum foil and wrap loosely but firmly to allow room for steam to capture and cook the shrimp.  Place on grill away from direct heat from below for approx. 10 - 15 minutes.  (We use the old fashioned 100% natural hard wood so for you gas grillers you'll need to be certain there's enough heat but not too direct.)

Careful when you open the aluminum foil.  The shrimp will be pink and the tails curled in when the shrimp are fully cooked.  Peel and enjoy!

Picture taken last summer.  Last night it was too dark and I was too busy and hungry to take the before and after pictures...sorry.

*Toxic Seafood

**Several years ago a friend asked for my Shrimp Scampi recipe (minus the butter of course).  A few days latter we were chatting and she said, it just didn't taste right.  It was all slippery and rubbery and it tasted bland."  After a few questions, we realized she had purchased already cooked shrimp.  So, please be patient if I provide too many details.   I find it's helpful for us new cooks that are trying something new.