Oaxacan Grilled Shrimp

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs large shrimp
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
• 4 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• wooden skewer

Recipe

• 1 thaw shrimp, if frozen. shell and devein. set aside.
• 2 soak skewers in water.
• 3 throw all the ingredients, except for the shrimp, into a blender and process until a fine puree.
• 4 in a large glass bowl, sit together shrimp and marinade. cover and chill for 1/2 an hour.
• 5 drain shrimp and reserve marinade. thread shrimp on skewers.
• 6 grill skewers medium high heat just until they turn pink, turning frequently and brushing with reserved marinade. takes about 15 minutes.