Grilled Marinated Shrimp

This makes the best shrimp! Remove from skewers and serve on a bed of pasta with sauce for a great meal.

Author: NITU VERMA
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time:2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 40 minutes 

Yield: 6

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil

¼ 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

6 eaches skewers

Instructions

Instructions Checklist

• Step 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.
• Step 2
  Preheat grill for medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
• Step 3
  Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.