Portuguese Shrimp Skewers
A classic Portuguese-inspired dish featuring succulent shrimp grilled to perfection on skewers. Serve with a side of rice or bread for a well-rounded meal.
Ingredients
- β1 pound Shrimp
- β1/4 cup delicate Olive Oil
- β2 lemons Portuguese LemonJuiced
- β10-12 wooden skewers SkewersSoaked in water for 30 minutes
- β3 cloves GarlicMinced
- β1 teaspoon Dry Oregano
- β1/2 teaspoon Salt
- β1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from catching on fire.
- 3
Peel and de-vein the shrimp.
- 4
Thread 4-5 shrimp onto each skewer.
- 5
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Brush the mixture evenly onto both sides of the shrimp.
- 7
Grill the shrimp over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and cooked through.
- 8
Serve immediately.