Grilled Shrimp Charmoula

Chermoula or charmoula is a marinade used
in Algerian, Moroccan and Tunisian cooking.
It is usually used to flavor fish or seafood.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil or cooking oil
2-1/2 to 3 pounds fresh
or frozen jumbo shrimp in shells (36 to 42)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/2 cup snipped fresh cilantro
6 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:
1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Shell and devein shrimp. Set aside.

2. In a blender container or food processor bowl combine olive or cooking oil, lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, garlic, paprika, cumin, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cover and blend or process until finely pureed.

3. In a bowl stir together shrimp and oil mixture. Cover and chill for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain shrimp, reserving marinade. Thread shrimp on skewers.

4. Grill shrimp on an uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals about 15 minutes or just until they turn opaque, turning often and brushing with marinade