Saturday, November 20, 2010

Calipso Grilled Lime Shrimp

Making lime shrimp is easy if you
follow the simple rule of not
marinating the shrimp too long.
The shrimp can cook in the marinade.
And turn rubbery on the grill.

Ingredients:
1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 garlic cloves (minced)

Directions:
In a large bowl mix together cumin,
oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil,
lime zest and lime juice.
Add shrimp and toss to coat.
Let stand at room temperature
for 10 minutes to marinate.
Thread the shrimp onto skewers
and reserve the marinade.
Lightly grease and heat an
outdoor grill to medium heat.
Place skewered shrimp onto the grill
and cook for 3-7 minutes or until
shrimp turn pink turning once and
brushing with the reserved marinade.

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