GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND FRESH ORAGANO

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND FRESH ORAGANO image

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lb jumbo shrimp in shell (7-8/lb)
4 lg garlic cloves
3/4 t sale
5 T fresh lemon juice
1/2 t black pepper
3/4 c olive oil
1/4 c finely chopped fresh oregano
3 lemons, each cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

Snip through shells of shrimp along middle of back, exposing vein and leaving tail and adjoining segment of shell intact. Devein shrimp, leaving shells in place Mince and mash garlic to a past with salt using a large heavy knife or a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a blender along with the lemon juice and pepper and blend until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until emulsified. Transfer dressing to a bowl and stir in chopped oregano. Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas) Toss shrimp and 1/4 c dressing in a large bowl and marinate no more than 15 minutes. Lightly brush lemon wedges with some of the remaining dressing and grill, turning over once, until grill marks appear (3-5 minutes). Transfer to large platter. Grill shrimp on lightly oiled grill rack, turning over once, until just cooked through, 7-8 minutes total. Transfer to platter with grilled lemons. Serve with remaining dressing.