simple and wonderful shrimp recipe

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    • Gold Top Dog

    simple and wonderful shrimp recipe

     Both from Gourmet magazine

      Grilled Oregano Shrimp
    1/4 cup olive oil
    2 tsp dried oregano, crmbled
    1 small onion
    24 peeled and deveined large shrimp @ 1lb
    4 long skewers

    Get your grill medium hot is says or I used a skillet pan that has ridges - just sprayed with Pam

    stir together oil, oregano, and 3/4 tsp each of salt and pepper
    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 3-4 minutes or about 6 minutes on the skillet

    I didn't have fresh shrimp so used frozen cooked ones - came out fine - also I had half of a large red onion so used that. 
    For as simple as this is it is YUMMY

    served with
    Orzo with feta, tomatoes and dill
    3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
    1/2 cup fresh chopped dill (couldn't find so used dry - you use MUCH less dry than fresh)
    1 tsp grated lemon zest
    1 cup orzo
    1.5 cps crumbled feta (6 oz tub)

    Toss together oil, tomatoes, dill zest and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper in a lge serving bowl.  Let stand at least 10 minutes
    cook orzo, al dente
    drain orzo and toss with tomato mixture.  Add feta and toss again

    • Gold Top Dog

     Awww man, now I'm hungry and it's late!  Might have to give this a try tomorrow, sounds very yummy!