Plancha-Style Shrimp

Directions

1. 1
   Cook oil and garlic in a small saucepan over low heat until garlic is soft but not yet golden, about 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Remove pan from heat and let cool.
3. 3
   Strain garlic oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl; set aside.
4. 4
   Place shrimp and onion in separate medium bowls; season with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Heat a cast-iron griddle over high heat until smoking.
6. 6
   You can also cook on a barbecue grill.
7. 7
   Arrange shrimp on one half of griddle in a single layer and onion on the other half.
8. 8
   Alternatively, using a cast-iron skillet, cook shrimp first, then onion (dont overcrowd the pan or the shrimp will steam instead of sear).
9. 9
   Cook until shrimp are golden brown, about 1 minute.
10. 10
    Turn shrimp and onion, drizzle with some garlic oil, and cook until shrimp are cooked through, about 1 minute longer.
11. 11
    Divide shrimp and onion among plates; garnish with parsley.
12. 12
    Squeeze lemon over top.