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    Spicy Shrimp
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    Serves a bunch of shrimp
    1/3 cup Sriracha
    1/3 cup olive oil
    1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
    3 cloves ... more 
    Photo by: James Ransom
    Spicy Shrimp
    Save, print, and ask a question about this recipe here.

    Serves a bunch of shrimp
    1/3 cup Sriracha
    1/3 cup olive oil
    1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
    3 cloves garlic, crushed
    1 handful cilantro, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
    1 teaspoon sugar
    Salt
    Freshly ground black pepper
    2 pounds large shrimp (16 to 20 count), peeled and deveined

    1. Mix together the Sriracha, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cilantro, and sugar. Season aggressively with salt and pepper. Put in a 1-gallon plastic bag, add the shrimp, and mix together in the bag. Marinate in the fridge for 2 to 4 hours. Or longer.
    2. Heat a grill. Skewer the shrimp (4 to 6 shrimp per skewer) and grill until pink and delicious, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
    3. Remove the shrimp from the grill. Watch them get devoured. less 
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    Wed, Aug 29, 2012 5:38 PM EDT
    For most children, Labor Day is a bittersweet holiday; it is a last hurrah that signals summer's impending end. For grown-ups, however, this holiday is much more exciting. It promises a day off, a cold cocktail, and a chance to shine at the grill. Whether you're a novice griller or a seasoned professional, here are 10 fresh ideas for putting your grill to good use and throwing your most impressive backyard barbecue to date.



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