Oaxacan Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Name: Oaxacan Grilled Shrimp
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs large shrimp; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro; 4 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; wooden skewer

Servings: persons

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

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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs large shrimp, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Oaxacan Grilled Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Oaxacan Grilled Shrimp

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