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Lemon Ginger Shrimp

SUBMITTED BY: ZUZKA PHOTO BY: bhague

"Barbequed shrimp marinated in lemon and ginger with a hint of sesame."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 82 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  6 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • skewers

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a blender or food processor, process the olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Reserve a small amount for basting. Pour the remaining mixture into a dish, add shrimp, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
  3. Lightly oil grill grate. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Baste with reserved sauce while cooking.

FOOTNOTES

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by AlwaysCookin
Great recipe. Quick to make. I added 1/4 cup of bourbon whisky to the marinade to add some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by PAMELAANNEPOWELL
I eliminated the onion and garlic (for allergies) and and barbequed these on skewers with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by nic 319
This was an excellent recipie! I marinated the shrimp for at least 3 hrs, and then also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by VSTALEYTX
Very good! I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit. I added scallops as well. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2007 by KRANEY
To die for!! I was lazy on this one - I didn't feel like chopping an onion, so I used 2 Tbl.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by DianeF
First off, I cut the recipe in half as I only had 1 1/2 lbs. of 16/20 size shrimp. Not quite... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2006 by grneyedmustang
These are absolutely wonderful. I didn't change a thing in the recipe. I've already made them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2006 by Kim & Tito
This was a fantastic dish, I served this with white rice and stir fried vegetables. I left... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2006 by BRIDGETF
These were wonderful! Made recipe as is and dipped them in Tobasco chipolte sauce. That and... MORE