lemon ginger shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 3 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• skewers

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a blender or food processor, process the olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. reserve a small amount for basting. pour the remaining mixture into a dish, add shrimp, and stir to coat. cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• preheat grill for medium heat. thread shrimp skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. discard marinade.
• lightly oil grill grate. grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. baste with reserved sauce while cooking.