GREEK GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP W/ LEMON & OREGANO DRESSING

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Aahhh another FAV from GOURMET MAGAZINE. PERFECT as a SUMMERTIME GRILL APPY! Have plenty of Crusty Bread to dip into any leftover dressing! NOTE: Number of servings vary on size per lb for shrimp.

Provided by iLuv2cook 2

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 50m

Yield 20 shrimp approx, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs large shrimp (APPROX.7/8 SHRIMP PER LB)
4 large garlic cloves
3/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
3 lemons (Cut into 6 WEDGES)

Steps:

  • Clean and Devein Shrimp leaving shells in place.
  • Mince and mash Garlic in a Mortar and Pestle. Place in Blender with Fresh Lemon Juice and Black Pepper until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending till emulsified. Transfer dressing to a bowl and add in your chopped FRESH OREGANO.
  • Prepare your GRILL (Moderate Heat for GAS and Direct Heat with Med-HOT Charcoal.
  • Toss Shrimp with 1/4 Cup Dressing in a Large Bowl and marinate NO more than 15 minutes(Texture of Shrimp will change if marinated longer!).
  • Brush Lemon wedges with some of remaining dressing and grill till marks appear (approx 5 minutes) then transfer to large patter.
  • GRILL shrimp on lighlty oiled Grill Rack, turning over once till cooked through approx 8 minutes total Transfer to platter with Lemons as grilled ~ Top with remaining dressing!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 214.9, Sodium 1184.6, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 23.7

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