Shelly's Recipe

GREEK GRILLED SHRIMP

Category: Seafood and Fish - Grilled

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp capers, drained, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
2 tsp finely grated lemon peel
2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed*
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 lb shelled, deveined uncooked large shrimp (16 to 20 per lbs)
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained, halved
8 cherry tomatoes
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

In large bowl, stir together oil, garlic, capers, dill, oregano, lemon peel, fennel seeds, salt and pepper. Stir in shrimp to coat; cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 4 hours. Heat grill.

Equally divide and thread shrimp, artichoke hearts and tomatoes onto 4 (10- to 12 inch ) metal skewers. Brush marinade over shrimp. Place on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inch from medium coals. Cook 3 minutes; turn. Place feta on shrimp. Cook an additional 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and cheese is melted. TIP *Crush fennel seeds with mortar and pestle, flat side of meat mallet or bottom of saucepan. Serves 4