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Grilled Herb Shrimp
This delicious marinade requires little effort and yields a moist and juicy shrimp that tastes great the next day - if you have any leftovers!
Recipe from Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa Parties!
SHRIMP INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lbs large shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, small-diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
- 1 tsp dry mustard (optional)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- In a medium-sized bowl combine:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, small-diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
- 1 tsp dry mustard (optional)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Add in:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Soak wooden skewers in water at least 20 minutes prior to grilling to prevent them from burning up on the grill.
- Skewer the shrimp by placing 3 or 4 shrimp on a 12-inch skewer for dinner.
- Slide shrimps onto wooden skewers, leaving room on each end of the skewer to handle without burning yourself.
- Heat a grill with coals and brush the grill with oil to prevent the shrimp from sticking.
- Grill the shrimp for only 2 minutes on each side, or until all shrimp are pink in color.
- Remove shrimp from grill and serve.
Prep Time: 15 min, plus 1 hour or up to 2 days marinate time
Cook Time: 5 min
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6
Serving Size: approx. 3 large shrimp
Serving Suggestions: Keep the tails on or off. Serve as an appetizer or for dinner. Pictured above is butterflied shrimp. Also try our Grilled Balsamic Shrimp Salad.