Greek Grilled Shrimp

Submitted by Dugyb

"This recipie was in the local newspaper last week and it looked so good I had to try it. It's Great! The melding of lemon, oregano, garlic and olive oil can't be beat when applied to shrimp on the BBQ."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 907.18 g cleaned large shrimp
• 59.14 ml olive oil
• 4.92 ml course sea salt
• 2.46 ml pepper
• 14.79 ml grated lemon peel
• 14.79 ml oregano
• 1 garlic clove

• Dressing

• 44.37 ml lemon juice
• 4.92 ml salt
• 1.23 ml pepper
• 78.78 ml olive oil
• 4.92 ml dried thyme or 4.92 ml oregano

directions

1. Put all ingredients (except the dressing) in a large bowl and marinate for 15 - 20 minutes.
2. Thread shrimp on metal skewers ( or well soaked bamboo) and grill for 5-6 minutes turning often (they will turn red and opaque when done).
3. Serve over rice (or better yet pilaf) with lemon wedges, pitted black olives and cherry tomatoes and drizzle with the dressing.

Reviews

[depstein]

I have made this shrimp at least 20 times because I get rave reviews from everyone who tries it! I don't adjust anything in the recipe except I use more garlic and for the dressing its too salty for me so I use half of the required amount. I let my shrimp marinate all day and its amazing on rice! Unless the shrimp gets a little dry, you really don't need the dressing unless you are putting over rice and its really nice to drizzle a bit over it. It would be nice on a salad too with the shrimp. Its a top request any time I'm entertaining!

 

[sbagnall]

Great tasty shrimp! I didn't adjust anything - light & delicious. Highly recommend. I served with tatziki

 

[DeSouter]

Glad to have found this really good recipe at the spur of the moment. Easy, fast and delicious. Even a beginner cook or griller can handle this. Nice flavors. Thanks, Dug.

 

[Cyndi2]

WOW! My family was raving! I boiled the rice with water, olive oil, lemon juice & oregano, then served both the shrimp & rice on a pita. It was devine!

 

[iris5555]

I cooked these on the stovetop and can't wait to try them on the grill. Though I added more garlic, I followed the recipe as written and very much enjoyed the shrimp. The sauce has a great zesty flavor and nicely compliments the shrimp.