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Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Recipe Courtesy of Mazola

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For a Mediterranean-inspired grilling session, this recipe is for Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp that will bring the Mediterranean coast – no flight required. 

Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Courtesy of Mazola

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 RightBlend Oil

Instructions: 

  1. Rinse and pat dry shrimp. Evenly skewer shrimp on skewers. Place in a large shallow pan and set aside.
  2. Combine lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl; let stand 2 minutes to blend flavors. Whisk in Mazola RightBlend Oil.
  3. Pour marinade over shrimp turning skewers to thoroughly coat. Marinate in refrigerator a minimum of 10 minutes.
  4. Pre-heat grill to medium heat.
  5. 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.