Greek Grilled Jumbo Shrimp W/ Lemon & Oregano Dressing

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3 lbs large shrimp (approx.7/8 shrimp per lb)
• 4 large garlic cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
• 3 lemons (cut into 6 wedges)

Recipe

• 1 clean and devein shrimp leaving shells in place.
• 2 mince and mash garlic in a mortar and pestle. place in blender with fresh lemon juice and black pepper until smooth. with motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending till emulsified. transfer dressing to a bowl and add in your chopped fresh oregano.
• 3 prepare your grill (moderate heat for gas and direct heat with med-hot charcoal.
• 4 toss shrimp with 1/4 cup dressing in a large bowl and marinate no more than 15 minutes(texture of shrimp will change if marinated longer!).
• 5 brush lemon wedges with some of remaining dressing and grill till marks appear (approx 5 minutes) then transfer to large patter.
• 6 grill shrimp on lighlty oiled grill rack, turning over once till cooked through approx 8 minutes total transfer to platter with lemons as grilled ~ top with remaining dressing!