Grilled Oregano Shrimp

Grilled Oregano Shrimp
Grilled Oregano Shrimp
This dish embodies what's great about grilling: Just a few minutes over the coals transforms a handful of simple ingredients into a tasty dinner that's fuss-free and sure to please everyone.
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Onion Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Shrimp Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Oregano Gourmet
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 small red onion

Preparation Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure. Stir together oil, oregano, and 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a bowl. Cut onion lengthwise into 3/4-inch wedges and separate layers. Toss shrimp and onion with oil mixture, then thread 6 shrimp onto each skewer, alternating with single layers of onion. Grill shrimp, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total. Cooks' note:Shrimp can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled large (2-burner) ridged grill pan, about 6 minutes.Per serving: 173 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated), 64mg cholesterol, 499mg sodium, 3g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 9g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data See Nutrition Data's complete analysis of this recipe ›

Preparation Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure. Stir together oil, oregano, and 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a bowl. Cut onion lengthwise into 3/4-inch wedges and separate layers. Toss shrimp and onion with oil mixture, then thread 6 shrimp onto each skewer, alternating with single layers of onion. Grill shrimp, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total. Cooks' note:Shrimp can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled large (2-burner) ridged grill pan, about 6 minutes.Per serving: 173 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated), 64mg cholesterol, 499mg sodium, 3g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 9g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data See Nutrition Data's complete analysis of this recipe ›