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Spicy Barbequed Shrimp – Pikandikes Garithes sti Skara

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled

Marinating Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil
  • 2-3 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, grated
  • Oregano
Spicy Barbequed Shrimp - Pikandikes Garithes sti Skara

Spicy Barbequed Shrimp – Pikandikes Garithes sti Skara

Method:

  • Combine all marinade ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well.
  • Add peeled shrimp making sure they are covered by the liquid.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • The longer they stay in the marinating ingredients the better.
  • Thread 3-4 shrimps on each skewer, piercing at head and tail.
  • Preheat grill on High, then reduce heat to Medium-High.
  • With the lid open, grill shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side, basting once after first turn.
  • Shrimp are done when just pink and opaque.
  • Do not overcook.
  • You can accompany the BBQ Shrimp with rice, some Greek Salad or just on their own as an Appetizer.
  • If they are used as an appetizer they can be accompanied with the appropriate sauce.

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