Ragin Cajun Shrimp

MISSIB's Note:

This is another hand me down found in the family treasure box. I have not tried this yet.

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 4 lbs shrimp, peeled
• 1 cup corn oil
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• bamboo skewer

Directions:

1. Combine shrimp with all of the above ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Stir to coat shrimp.
3. Refrigerate covered for two hours, stir occasionally.
4. Soak bamboo skewers in ice water for 2 hours to prevent their burning.
5. Preheat grill.
6. Drain shrimp, reserving marinade.
7. Thread shrimp on skewers.
8. Grill just until shrimp turn pink, basting with marinade.
9. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[MsSally]

This was outstanding. The best shrimp I think I've ever made. I made as stated except I omitted the peper flakes, little mouths in the house. DH and DD loved it. My 3 yo DD ate 6 shrimp herself. Served it with "Paula Deen's Baked Garlic Cheese Grits". Made a great dinner. Thanks for the recipe.