Grilled Shrimp Grand Aioli Recipes

MAI-KAI'S GRILLED GARLIC SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO AIOLI

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving only the tail attached.
• Take 4 shrimp for each bamboo skewer and skewer through the the center of the tail and set aside.
• In a 12" flat pan mix the olive oil, basil and 2 teaspoon of chopped garlic.
• Add the shrimp to the olive oil, marinate, cover and place in cooler for at least one hour.
• For Aioli: Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, cilantro and honey in a small mixing bowl and keep cool until ready to serve.
• Light coals on grill until ready to cook.
• Take shrimp skewers out of marinade, lightly dry on paper towel and place on grill.
• Cook on each side 3-4 minutes or until pink.
• For each serving, place one lettuce leaf on a plate and put one grilled shrimp skewer on top of lettuce.
• Put 3 oz of cilantro aioli in a small ramekin and place next to the gripped shrimp for dipping and serve.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH LEMON AIOLI

Steps:

• Soak cured lemons briefly in a bowl with cold water to remove curing brine, about 10 minutes. Dry lemons with paper towels and finely mince.
• Stir minced lemon, mayonnaise, tarragon, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill aioli in the refrigerator until cold, at least 15 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Put shrimp in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle paprika and salt over the shrimp, stir to coat shrimp completely.
• Cook the shrimp on the preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a plate and serve with lemon aioli.