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herb marinated shrimp

(1 rating)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Angela Gray
@angiemath
Bristol, TN

Made these for my husband's birthday and they were a big hit! I have a huge herb garden, and I love using fresh herbs in just about everything I cook. I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These herb-marinated shrimp will be delicious all summer long. They are filled with fresh basil, oregano, and garlic flavors. Grilling adds a slight char to the shrimp and enhances their flavor. Enjoy as a meal or a snack.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 6 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For herb marinated shrimp

  • 1/3 c
    fresh basil
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb
    shrimp, large and peeled

How To Make herb marinated shrimp

  • Soak wooden skewers.
    1
    Start by pre-soaking wooden skewers. If using metal or broiling, you skip this step.
  • Combine the basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic in a food processor.
    2
    Combine the basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
  • Add olive oil.
    3
    Add olive oil.
  • Process until well blended.
    4
    Process until well blended.
  • Combine herb mixture and shrimp in a large resealable bag.
    5
    Combine herb mixture and shrimp in a large resealable bag and toss to coat. Marinate shrimp in the fridge for 30 minutes. Marinating any longer than 1 hour can result in rubbery shrimp. Preheat the grill. If broiling, start preheating the oven.
  • Thread shrimp onto the wooden skewers.
    6
    Remove shrimp from the bag and thread onto skewers, you should have at least 6 shrimp to a skewer. Place skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray.
  • Grill the shrimp.
    7
    Grill for three minutes on each side. DO NOT overcook or the shrimp will be dry and chewy.
  • Grilled shrimp on a baking sheet.
    8
    I like to serve these with flavored rice and a salad.
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