Grilled Marinated Shrimp

This easy shrimp marinade makes the best shrimp, especially for grilling! Remove from skewers and serve on a bed of pasta with sauce for a great meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 447 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lemon, juiced
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
• 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
• 6 skewers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Reserve a small amount for basting later. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag with shrimp. Seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Step 2

Preheat a grill to medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.

Step 3

Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp until opaque, about 5 minutes per side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.