How to Grill Shrimp: Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Recipe

• 1 pound large shrimp
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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   Peel and devein shrimp. Thread shrimp onto metal skewers, doubling up the skewers if shrimp are very large and unwieldy. (If using wooden skewers, soak skewers in water at least 15 minutes before cooking.) Place shrimp skewers on a rimmed baking sheet or baking dish.

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   Make the marinade. Using a mortar and pestle, mash garlic clove and salt together to form a smooth paste. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk together remaining ingredients.

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   Drizzle marinade over shrimp skewers. Marinate shrimp for about 15 minutes, turning halfway through so that both sides can soak up marinade. (If the shrimp marinates for too long, the acid will start to "cook" the flesh, turning it opaque like ceviche.)

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   While the shrimp marinates, preheat a grill or cast iron grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush with a light coating of olive oil. Cook shrimp skewers until pink, about 2 minutes per side.

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