Lemon Ginger Shrimp
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
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 onto 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.
Makes 4 servings.
Calories 285, Fat 15.8 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Sodium 354 mg,
Carbohydrates 3.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 31 g.
January 8th, 2006 at 9:24 pm
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
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 onto 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.
Makes 6 servings.
Calories 285, Fat 15.8 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Sodium 354 mg,
Carbohydrates 3.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 31 g.