Greek Grilled Jumbo Shrimp W Recipes

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH LEMON-HERB MARINADE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Peel and devein shrimp. Blot dry with paper towels and place in a resealable plastic bag.
• Combine marinade ingredients: oil, cilantro, lemon juice, shallot, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and white pepper (if using) in a bowl or large mixing cup.
• Pour mixture over shrimp. Seal bag and place in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes-but no longer than that because the acid from the lemon juice will begin to soften the shrimp.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Right before placing shrimp on the grill, oil the grill grates well-use tongs and paper towels dipped in oil. Make about 4 passes to create a nonstick surface.
• Remove shrimp from the bag and discard marinade. Place shrimp on the grill and allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until they appear pink and firm all the way around.
• Remove from heat and serve immediately with a little extra chopped cilantro or basil on top. Enjoy!

GREEK GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Put all ingredients (except the dressing) in a large bowl and marinate for 15 - 20 minutes.
• 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).
• Serve over rice (or better yet pilaf) with lemon wedges, pitted black olives and cherry tomatoes and drizzle with the dressing.

GREEK GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP W/ LEMON & OREGANO DRESSING

Steps:

• Clean and Devein Shrimp leaving shells in place.
• Mince and mash Garlic in a Mortar and Pestle. Place in Blender with Fresh Lemon Juice and Black Pepper until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending till emulsified. Transfer dressing to a bowl and add in your chopped FRESH OREGANO.
• Prepare your GRILL (Moderate Heat for GAS and Direct Heat with Med-HOT Charcoal.
• Toss Shrimp with 1/4 Cup Dressing in a Large Bowl and marinate NO more than 15 minutes(Texture of Shrimp will change if marinated longer!).
• Brush Lemon wedges with some of remaining dressing and grill till marks appear (approx 5 minutes) then transfer to large patter.
• GRILL shrimp on lighlty oiled Grill Rack, turning over once till cooked through approx 8 minutes total Transfer to platter with Lemons as grilled ~ Top with remaining dressing!

OLD BAY MARINATED AND GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Juice half of the lemon and add the juice to a medium glass bowl. Finely grate the garlic and add to the bowl along with the Old Bay seasoning, olive oil and shrimp. Toss to combine.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the remaining lemon half into wedges and reserve for serving.
• Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and put on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. In batches, cook the shrimp until lightly charred in spots on both sides and just cooked through, about 3 minutes total. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large plate.
• Serve the shrimp with the reserved lemon wedges and hot sauce.

BUTTERFLIED GRILLED GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine butter, garlic,onions and lemon pepper Add shrimp, tossing to coat.
• Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.
• Preheat gas grill to medium heat.
• Pour shrimp mixture into foil pie pan and grill for 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and curled.