LEMON GINGER SHRIMP

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Barbequed shrimp marinated in lemon and ginger with a hint of sesame.

Provided by ZUZKA

Time 2h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
skewers

Steps:

In a blender or food processor, process the olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Reserve a small amount for basting. Pour the remaining mixture into a dish, add shrimp, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
Lightly oil grill grate. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Baste with reserved sauce while cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 354.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g