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Grilled Oregano Shrimp

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Grilled Oregano Shrimp from Gourmet
Romulo Yanes

This shrimp recipe embodies what's great about grilling: Just a few minutes over the coals transforms a handful of simple ingredients into a tasty dinner that's fuss-free and sure to please everyone.

Cooks' note:

Shrimp can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled large (2-burner) ridged grill pan, about 6 minutes.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
1 small red onion
24 peeled and deveined large shrimp (about 1 pound)

Equipment

4 long metal skewers

Accompaniment:

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure.

    Step 2

    Stir together oil, oregano, and 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a bowl.

    Step 3

    Cut onion lengthwise into 3/4-inch wedges and separate layers. Toss shrimp and onion with oil mixture, then thread 6 shrimp onto each skewer, alternating with single layers of onion.

    Step 4

    Grill shrimp, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 173 calories
14g fat (2g saturated)
64mg cholesterol
499mg sodium
3g carbohydrates
1g fiber
9g protein
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