Brochetas de camarones al ajillo

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoon mashed garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil ( or olive oil)
• 4 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 dozen large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 3 red bell pepper (cut into squares)

Preparación

1. 1

   --- 1. Mixing marinade ---

2. 2

   Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Stir and set aside.Add the shrimp and pepper and stir until they are coated with the marinade.

3. 3

   --- 2. Making brochettes ---

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   Making brochettes: Skewer a piece of bell pepper, a shrimp, then another shrimp. Alternate until you have 4 shrimp per skewer.Repeat to make 16 skewers.

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   --- 3. Grilling ---

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   Grilling: Heat the grill over medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the grill, and cook until the shrimp are pink on the bottom side and the peppers are just a bit charred (about 5 minutes). Flip and cook the same way on the side. Remove from the heat.The process is the same whether you use a gas, charcoal, or stovetop grill.

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   --- 4. Serve ---

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   Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and serve.