Grilled Shrimp with Garlic-Red Chile-Thyme Marinade

Ingredients

• 2  ancho chiles 
• 1  new mexican chile red
• 3 tablespoons thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 1 head garlic separated peeled coarsely chopped
• 0.5 cup olive oil plus more for brushing on shrimp
• 1  pasilla chile 
• 2 pounds prawns 
• 8 servings salt and pepper freshly ground

Equipment

• bowl
• blender
• grill

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Place chiles in a large bowl, cover with boiling water, and let stand for 1 hour to soften.
3. Remove chiles from the water, coarsely chop, and place in the jar of a blender.
4. Add the garlic, thyme, and oil and blend until smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
5. Place the shrimp in a large bowl, pour the marinade over, and let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
6. Preheat a grill to high.
7. Remove the prawns from the marinade and grill for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, with the cover closed.
8. Serve on brown paper bags, if desired.