Name: Lemon Ginger Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; ½ onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger root; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves; ½ tsp paprika; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper

CategoryFish & Seafood

Source: http://seafoodrecipe.allrecipes.com/az/lmngingrshrimp.asp
Region: Asian
Rating: 10/10
Barbecued shrimp marinated in a lemon ginger marinade.

Yields1 Serving

1 ½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached

¼ cup olive oil

1 tsp sesame oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

½ onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, peeled

1 tbsp grated fresh ginger root

1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves

½ tsp paprika

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

In a blender or food processor, combine olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, paprika, salt and pepper. Process until pureed. Pour into a medium sized mixing bowl.

Place shrimp into the marinade and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and let marinate for 2 hours.

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.

Thread the shrimp on metal skewers or bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water.

Barbecue shrimp for about 5 minutes or until they turn pink all the way through. Turn and baste frequently with marinade.

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