Recipe of the Week

Grilled Marinated Shrimp

Photo and Recipe by: Allrecipe

Ingredients

·         1 cup olive oil

·         1/4 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

·         Skewers

Directions

1.     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.

2.    Preheat grill for medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.

3.    Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.