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The great thing about making shrimp (besides eating it!), is that it only takes minutes to cook. Served hot off the grill is a real treat, but shrimp can also be prepared a few hours ahead of time and brought to room temperature just before serving. I always enjoy a little spice, and spicy Caribbean shrimp is the perfect way to enjoy a seaside treat, or to remind yourself of your last vacation in the Caribbean!Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 ¾ pounds jumbo shrimp, shelled and uncooked
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

1. Heat broiler
2. Combine the first 8 ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk in lime juice and olive oil until smooth.
3. Peel shrimp. Leave tails on and devein if desired.
4. Add shrimp to mixture making sure to coat well.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes, stirring once half-way through.
6. Arrange shrimp on broiler pan rack.
7. Broil for 2 minutes making sure the pan is approximately 4 inches from the heat.
8. Turn shrimp over and broil for another 1-2 minutes or until cooked through.
9. Serve shrimp warm over rice.