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Greek Grilled Jumbo Shrimp

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dpappas87

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It takes just a minute or two on each side to grill shrimp. I also find that I don't like to marinate the shrimp, especially when there is citrus involved (it kind of cooks the shrimp).

So to make these, I make a quick batch of ladolemono that also has garlic and some theme or oregano. Then I brush both sides of the shrimp with it right before placing the shrimp on the grill to cook.
 
So I find that I do like to marinate the shrimp, but because of what citrus ultimately does to it if it is marinating to long, I only marinate it for maybe 30 minutes. I find that is a nice compromise. I do make a ladolemono, as well, and spray some on while it is grilling!
 
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k_tsoukalas said:
So I find that I do like to marinate the shrimp, but because of what citrus ultimately does to it if it is marinating to long, I only marinate it for maybe 30 minutes. I find that is a nice compromise. I do make a ladolemono, as well, and spray some on while it is grilling!
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I tried your suggestion and it was delicious!!! Thank you
 
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