1/2 cup (1 stick) butter,melted
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh herbs (parsley,thyme a, nd cilant
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 large garlic cloves,crushed
1 tbsp minced shallot
1 salt and pepper,freshly ground
1 1/2 lb medium large shrimp,unpeeled
Directions
Spinach leaves Lemon slices
Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl.Mix in shrimp.Marinate at
room temperature 1 hour or in the refrigerator 5 hours,stirring
occasionally. Prepare barbecue with medium hot coals.Thread shrimp on
narrow skewers.Grill until just opaque,about 2 minutes per side.Line
platter with spinach.Arrange skewers on platter.Garnish with lemon
and serve. Makes 8 servings.
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Australian; Fish; Seafood; Shrimp
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