LEMON GINGER SHRIMP

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Barbequed shrimp marinated in lemon and ginger with a hint of sesame.

Provided by ZUZKA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 2h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
¼ 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
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
skewers

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Baste with reserved sauce while cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 354.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Leanne Coombes
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I'm always looking for new shrimp recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's now one of my favorites.


Wasike Solomon
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some shrimp that I needed to use up and this dish was the perfect solution.


Mr.Worldwide
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I love how this dish is so light and refreshing. It's perfect for a summer meal.


Sajjad Umer
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This dish is so easy to make, yet it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant. I'll definitely be making it again.


Rebeca Sanders
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon and ginger flavors were perfectly balanced.


Shafique Wagan
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This recipe is a great balance of sweet and sour. I love the way the ginger and lemon flavors complement each other.


HanksterT1st
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat shrimp.


Londyn Janae
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I'm always looking for new shrimp recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's now one of my favorites.


chhabilal yonjan
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Sajjad Zaur
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of seafood, and it's always delicious.


Jane Thuo
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Lolene Carter
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I served this dish over rice and it was the perfect meal. The rice soaked up all the delicious sauce.


Nilukshan
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I added some chopped green onions to the dish and it gave it a nice pop of color and flavor.


Gifo Honi
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This dish is so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I'll definitely be making it again.


Alaa Aboushelleh
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon and ginger really helped to mask the fishy flavor.


Ahmed ARIF
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some shrimp that I needed to use up and this dish was the perfect solution.


Burnie Solomon
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the lemon and ginger.


Ajmal Ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out amazing. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet.


bradley
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This lemon ginger shrimp was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the shrimp was cooked to perfection.