Grilled Head-On Shrimp with Pounded Cilantro and Thai Chiles

In addition to being one of the best things you can put in your face, grilled shrimp are an absolute dream to prep and cook. We’ve prepared them all sorts of ways, and this is definitely a kitchen favorite. The sneaky hit is the Thai chile and herb sauce, best made in a suribachi, whose thin indentations aid in the pounding process. The result is a vibrant sauce with more character and texture. You could make this in a food processor, but honestly it kind