GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FETA, CILANTRO AND LIME

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Categories     Cheese     Citrus     Herb     Shellfish     Broil     Low Carb     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Feta     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
12 large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails intact
3 bamboo or metal skewers
2 1/2-inch thick red onion slices
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients and 1 tablespoon cilantro in large bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Remove shrimp from marinade. Skewer 6 shrimp on each of 2 skewers. Skewer onions on remaining skewer. Season shrimp and onions with some of marinade. Grill onions until tender and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Add shrimp to grill; cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Coarsely chop onions. Remove shrimp from skewers; divide between plates. Bring marinade to boil. Mix in onions, cheese and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro. Spoon onion mixture over shrimp.

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