Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 16 uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into eight wedges
  • 8 large fresh mushrooms, halved
  • 8 grape tomatoes
  • Hot cooked rice, optional
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal the bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
  • Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and vegetables. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and basting frequently with reserved marinade. If desired, serve with rice; sprinkle with cheese.