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Cajun Shrimp
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Ready In: 36 Minutes
Servings: 8
Serve these peppery shrimp as an appetizer, as part of a buffet or as a main course. From an August 1986 issue of Bon Appetit in the Cooking For Friends section. Refrigeration time for marinating shrimp is not included in prep time.
Ingredients:
4 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped green onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
bamboo skewer, soaked in water 2 hours and drained
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients(except skewers) in large bowl, stirring to coat shrimp.
2. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Prepare barbeque grill (medium-high heat).
4. Position rack 4 to 6 inches from heat source.
5. Drain shrimp, reserving marinade.
6. Thread shrimp on skewers;grease barbeque rack.
7. Place shrimp on rack and cook until just pink, basting with marinade, about 3 minutes per side.
8. Serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com