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oaxacan grilled shrimp

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Meat And Seafood

OAXACAN GRILLED SHRIMP

We watched these being cooked right by our table while in Huatulco. The smell when the marinade was brushed on the jumbo shrimp while on the grill filled the air - so good! This is our version.

Ingredients

  • 2 1⁄2lbs large shrimp
  • 1⁄2cup olive oil
  • 1⁄2cup lemon juice
  • 1⁄2cup fresh parsley
  • 1⁄3cup fresh cilantro
  • 4teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1tablespoon paprika
  • 2teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3⁄4teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1⁄2teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄4teaspoon ground black pepper
  • wooden skewer

Direction

  1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Shell and devein. Set aside.
  2. Soak skewers in water.
  3. Throw all the ingredients, except for the shrimp, into a blender and process until a fine puree.
  4. In a large glass bowl, sit together shrimp and marinade. Cover and chill for 1/2 an hour.
  5. Drain shrimp and reserve marinade. Thread shrimp on skewers.
  6. Grill skewers medium high heat just until they turn pink, turning frequently and brushing with reserved marinade. Takes about 15 minutes.