Grilled Whole Shrimp with Lemon and Marjoram
- 2 pounds jumbo shrimp
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon sea salt, for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges
- Use a pair of kitchen shears to cut through the backs of the shrimp and remove the veins.
- Place in a large casserole dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, marjoram, lemon zest, kosher salt and pepper.
- Whisk to combine, and drizzle the marinade over the shrimp.
- Cover the shrimp with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours, turning the shrimp to the other side after the first hour.
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- Remove the shrimp from the marinade and place on the grill.
- Cook for 3 1/2 minutes.
- Turn over and cook for another 3 1/2 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and place on a large platter.
- Season the shrimp with the sea salt and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
jumbo shrimp, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh marjoram, lemon zest, kosher salt, ground black pepper, parsley, lemon
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/grilled-whole-shrimp-with-lemon-and-marjoram-recipe.html (may not work)