Monday, May 13, 2013

Rosemary and Garlic Grilled Shrimp

I try to always have some frozen shrimp in the freezer for emergencies. It is very quick to defrost under some cold running water in the sink. This marinade only needs to sit for a short time and grilling the little guys only takes a few minutes on each side. The result is a nice flavorful shrimp.  You can serve these as an appetizer, a snack or with some rice and grilled veggies for an easy dinner. 
I have these cool skewers, but if you are using wooden ones, be sure to soak them for a good 30 minutes before grilling, so the they do not catch on fire. 

1/4 c olive oil
2 TBSP fresh lemon juice (lime)
2 TBSP minced fresh garlic
1 tsp salt ( optional, it really doesn't need it)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 lb shrimp,thawed and peeled
4-5 skewers, soaked for 30 minutes

Combine the olive oil,lemon juice,garlic and salt and pepper in a ziplock bag. Add the shrimp and let sit in the fridge. Only let sit for about 15 minutes. Thread the shrimp on the skewers and grill on a medium high grill. Flip the skewers when the shrimp have turned pink. They cook very quick so be sure to keep an eye on them. Take off the grill and enjoy.

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