Greek Grilled Shrimp Recipes

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!

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-STYLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel, devein and remove tails from shrimp. In medium bowl toss together shrimp, olive oil, honey, oregano, salt and pepper.
• 2. Preheat grill pan* over high heat. Add shrimp. Cook over high heat about 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque and grill marks appear, turning once after 2 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool slightly. Crosswise cut each shrimp in half. Set aside.
• 3. Place lemon slices on grill pan. Cook over high heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until beginning to brown, turning once. Remove from pan. Cut each slice into 6 segments.
• 4. In small bowl stir together hummus and lemon peel. Spread about 1 teaspoon of hummus mixture on each KEEBLER TOWN HOUSE Flatbread Crisps - Roasted Garlic cracker. Top each with piece of shrimp and lemon segment.
• *NOTE: A large nonstick skillet may be substituted for the grill pan. If using a skillet, reduce cooking temperature to medium-high. No grill marks will appear.

GREEK ORZO AND GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH MUSTARD-DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine orzo, cucumber, green onions, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Place dill, vinegar, and mustard in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the vinaigrette over the orzo mixture and stir well to combine. Gently fold in the feta cheese.
• Heat grill to high. Brush shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for approximately 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Divide orzo salad among 4 take-out containers or plates and top with 4 shrimp. Garnish with additional dill.

GRILLED SHRIMP GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking.
• Make dressing:
• Whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, half of oregano, half of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
• Gently stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into dressing and let stand at room temperature while grilling.
• Marinate shrimp:
• Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and remaining oregano and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in shrimp until well coated and marinate at room temperature 10 minutes.
• Grill pitas and bell pepper while shrimp marinates:
• Lightly brush pitas and bell pepper on both sides with some oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill pitas on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until browned and slightly crisp, about 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to a rack to cool (pitas will continue to crisp as they cool).
• Grill bell pepper until just softened, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
• Grill shrimp:
• Add remaining tablespoon oil to shrimp and toss to coat. Thread 4 shrimp lengthwise, each facing in same direction (so shrimp will lay flat on grill), on each skewer without crowding. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
• Grill shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Break pitas into bite-size pieces and coarsely chop bell pepper. Remove shrimp from skewers and gently stir into tomato mixture with pitas, bell pepper, feta, and salt and pepper to taste.

GREEK SHRIMP DISH FROM SANTORINI

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, chopped parsley, tomatoes, and wine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
• Stir the shrimp into the tomato sauce, and cook for 2 minutes; remove from the heat. Pour the shrimp mixture into a shallow baking dish, and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until the feta has softened and the shrimp are no longer translucent, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Squeeze the lemon halves over the shrimp and garnish with the parsley sprigs to serve.

GREEK BREAD SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high.
• Toss the shrimp with enough EVOO to coat, and season with the oregano and grill seasoning.
• Grill the split pita halves for a minute or two to char on the grill. Remove when crisp, break or tear into large pieces, and reserve.
• Combine the garlic with the zest of 1 lemon and the juice of 1 1/2 lemons in the bottom of a large, shallow bowl. Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, parsley, mint, celery, olives, and the reserved bread. Add the 1/4 cup of EVOO (4 times around the bowl) and lots of salt and coarse black pepper, then toss the salad with your hands to combine well.
• Grill the shrimp on the screaming hot grill pan or outdoor grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until pink and firm. Transfer to a plate and top with the juice of the remaining 1/2 lemon.
• Pile the salad into large, shallow bowls and top with the grilled shrimp and wedges of feta.