Mazola Recipe - Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp

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Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp
This marinade would also be delicious on swordfish.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 to 7 minutes

Ingredients

1 to 1-1/2 pounds (large size) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on

8 skewers (presoak if using wooden or bamboo skewers)

3 tablespoons fresh minced mint leaves

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon Oregano Leaf

1 teaspoon Sweet Basil

1/2 teaspoon Mediterranean Sea Salt

1/4 teaspoon Medium Grind Black Pepper

1/3 cup Mazola® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

Rinse and pat dry shrimp. Evenly skewer shrimp on skewers. Place in a large shallow pan and set aside.

Combine lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl; let stand 2 minutes to blend flavors. Whisk in olive oil.

Pour marinade over shrimp turning skewers to thoroughly coat. Marinate in refrigerator a minimum of 10 minutes.

Pre-heat grill to medium heat.

Grill 5 to 7 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and slightly pink. Turn skewers once, half-way through cooking.

RECIPE TIP: Shrimp can be broiled in upper third of oven for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the shrimp are opaque and slightly pink.