Name: Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Lemon and Oregano
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 1/4 hr
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb jumbo shrimp in shell (7 or 8 per pound); 4 large garlic cloves; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano (from 1 bunch); 3 lemons, each cut into 6 wedges

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Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Lemon and OreganoRomulo Yanes

The citrusy dressing makes this dish a standout, and there's plenty extra to be sopped up with rice or crusty bread. Cooking shrimp in their shells keeps them juicy and tender. It all makes for casual finger food that requires plenty of napkins — which is part of the fun.

Cooks' note:

If you aren't able to grill outdoors, preheat a lightly oiled well-seasoned large (2-burner) cast-iron grill pan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook lemon wedges and shrimp (in batches if necessary) in same manner as above.

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