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Grilled Marinated Shrimp

SUBMITTED BY: Robbie Rice PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"This makes the best shrimp! Remove from skewers and serve on a bed of pasta with sauce for a great meal."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 484 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.

FOOTNOTES

  • Wine Tip
  • Try with a Sauvignon Blanc.
  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2006 by CathyEm
This recipe is AWESOME!! I made it exactly as written, which I always try to do on the first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2007 by tygersapphire
I have found my finance & myself to be somewhat seafood snobs so to say. I say this because we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2006 by Robina
this is like the best of all grilled shrimp recipes rolled into one! I only gave it 4 stars... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2003 by DDCATS
Not only did my fiance want to propose to me all over again, he was ready to give me whatever... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by Nic in the UK
Don't forget to soak wooden skewers for at least 30 mins in water before to prevent burning!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by JMORABITO
I am not a big shrimp fan but my husbadn is -- these were outstanding. But, i marinated for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by Eileen
I made this for my father-in-law for his birthday barbque yesterday and all of our guests... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2006 by Debbie
My family loved this one. I added a little more garlic and used my George Forman (worked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by TchrJrHi
One of the best marinades I have made. We added this to angel hair pasta and some crusty... MORE