In article >,
"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote:

> The "shoulda-coulda-woulda" discussion went:
>
> >> I woulda grilled the shrimp shells on.
> >
> > I considered it... but it's SO messy to eat them that way!
>
> I guess it depends on how good the friends are. I do agree with Sheldon that
> shell-on shrimp are better for grilling than shelled shrimp, and good
> friends don't mind eating messily. Even so, Singapore chile crab is a LOT
> messier, and I remember someone here mentioning that they'd made it for a
> dinner party.

If cooked hot and fast, why is shell on shrimp better?
I've never noticed a difference when I have tried it. Really.

This shrimp came out tender and juicy.

>
>
> >> I woulda plated the hens as halves.
> >
> > I was trying to impress. ;-)
>
> I'm sure you DID impress. That's a LOT of food, and it all looks
> mouth-watering.

Thanks!
I don't think that halves would have been as dramatic.
That's the beauty of spatchcocking.

>
> Next time try this: Splay the chicken thighs outward and put the ear of corn
> in between. (Why should Christine have the only pornographic chicken photo?)
> ;-)
>
> Bob

Yer bad. <lol>

With some crowds, that'd work. With this pair, I think it would have
gone over like a lead balloon! ;-o
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