Grilled Marinated Shrimp Skewers

Serves 4

FOR THE SHRIMP

• 1 ½ lb large shrimp, peeled, cleaned and deveined

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano

• 4 steel skewers

FOR THE HERB AIOLI

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled

• 2 egg yolks

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 2 cups extra virgin olive oil

• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped

METHOD FOR THE SHRIMP:

1. To marinate shrimp: Place shrimp on metal skewers, approximately 5 per skewer, and place in a long pan. In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon, oregano, salt and pepper; mix thoroughly. Pour over shrimp and let marinate for 1 hour or overnight.

2. To cook shrimp: Set grill to highest setting.

3. When grill is hot, season shrimp with salt and pepper, and grill approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.

4. Remove from grill and serve with herb aioli.

METHOD FOR THE AIOLI:

1. Work the garlic, egg yolks, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in food processor to a paste.

2. Start adding oil slowly, letting machine run the whole time.

3. Add all oil, and if paste appears too thick, start adding fresh herbs, a little at a time until oil is pureed. Water from herbs will give the aioli a thinner consistency, if not, add a touch of water.