Greek Grilled Jumbo Shrimp W/ Lemon & Oregano Dressing Recipe

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Greek Grilled Jumbo Shrimp W/ Lemon & Oregano Dressing
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Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs large shrimp
  • 4 large garlic cloves
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 3 lemons (cut into 6 wedges)

Directions:

  1. Clean and Devein Shrimp leaving shells in place.
  2. Mince and mash Garlic in a Mortar and Pestle. Place in Blender with Fresh Lemon Juice and Black Pepper until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending till emulsified. Transfer dressing to a bowl and add in your chopped FRESH OREGANO.
  3. Prepare your GRILL (Moderate Heat for GAS and Direct Heat with Med-HOT Charcoal.
  4. Toss Shrimp with 1/4 Cup Dressing in a Large Bowl and marinate NO more than 15 minutes(Texture of Shrimp will change if marinated longer!).
  5. Brush Lemon wedges with some of remaining dressing and grill till marks appear (approx 5 minutes) then transfer to large patter.
  6. GRILL shrimp on lighlty oiled Grill Rack, turning over once till cooked through approx 8 minutes total Transfer to platter with Lemons as grilled ~ Top with remaining dressing!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 440.19 Kcal (1843 kJ)
Calories from fat 400.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.55g 69%
Cholesterol 7.4mg 2%
Sodium 584.14mg 24%
Potassium 143.85mg 3%
Total Carbs 12.06g 4%
Sugars 2.03g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.85g 11%
Protein 1.93g 4%
Vitamin C 31.5mg 52%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 353.03 Kcal (1478 kJ)
Calories from fat 321.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.73g 69%
Cholesterol 5.93mg 2%
Sodium 468.48mg 24%
Potassium 115.37mg 3%
Total Carbs 9.67g 4%
Sugars 1.63g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.29g 11%
Protein 1.55g 4%
Vitamin C 25.2mg 52%
Iron 1.4mg 10%
Calcium 57mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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