Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves, plus more, for garnish
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled
  • Black Bean Relish, recipe follows
  • 4 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups cooked corn kernels, cut from the cob
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced
  • 1/2 bunch scallions (green onions), minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the shrimp and the relish mix well to combine.
  • Add the shrimp to the seasoning paste, and toss to thoroughly coat with the seasoning mixture.
  • Let the shrimp sit in the seasoning mixture while you prepare the grill.
  • Prepare a grill and thread the shrimp onto 4 or 6 metal skewers (depending on their size)*.
  • Place shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are lightly charred on both sides.
  • Do not overcook!
  • Serve the shrimp with Black Bean Relish
  • *If you don't have metal skewers for grilling, bamboo skewers will work just fine.
  • Simply remember to soak them for at least 30 minutes in warm water before threading them with ingredients, this will keep them from burning.
  • In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients and stir to mix well.
  • Season the black bean relish with salt and pepper, and set aside at least 1/2 hour before serving with the shrimp.
  • Finish the black bean relish with the chopped cilantro.