GRILLED MARINATED SHRIMP

Grilled Marinated Shrimp image

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

Provided by Robbie Rice

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
6 each skewers

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 0.4 g