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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Grilled Marinated Shrimp

Grilled Marinated Shrimp Recipe makes the best shrimp! Remove from skewers and serve on a bed of pasta with sauce for a great meal.

Ingredients:
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached skewers
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Method:
In a mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Reserve a small amount for basting later. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag with shrimp. Seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Preheat grill for medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.

Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Notes and Tips:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Grilled Marinated Shrimp Recipe