Friday, January 17, 2014

Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients:
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveine
skewers

Directions:
Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, cayenne pepper, 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.
Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.