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Herbed Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
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MARINADE:
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes - or to taste
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salt and ground black pepper, as desired
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup fresh oregano, finely chopped
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1/4 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
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SHRIMP:
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1 pound large shrimp, 16-20 in a pound, peeled & deveined
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10 small wooden skewers, soaked in water
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lemon wedges - as a garnish
Preparation
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In a medium bowl stir together marinade ingredients. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the marinade and set aside.
Add shrimp to the marinade in the medium bowl and toss to thoroughly coat. Allow to marinate 15 - 30 minutes,
stirring occasionally.
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Drain skewers and thread two shrimp onto each skewer, with head and tails going in opposite directions.
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Preheat pan or grill to medium-high heat. Place shrimp skewers onto grill pan and cook 2 - 3 minutes, turn over and cook an additional 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to serving dish and spoon reserved marinade over shrimp. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.
Categories
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Dairy Free
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Gluten Free
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Quick and Easy