Grilled Marinated Shrimp Skewers - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 lbs large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, leave the tails attached)
    wooden skewer
    MARINADE
    1 cup olive oil
    4 -5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or the juice of 1 lemon)
    2 tablespoons louisinana hot sauce
    1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
    1 tablespoon tomato paste
    3 teaspoons dried oregano
    1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    1 pinch cayenne pepper
Preparation
    In a bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients until well blended (remove 3-4 tablespoons to brush on the shrimp while cooking).
    Pour the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add in the shrimp, seal bag and toss to coat the marinade with the shrimp.
    Refrigerate for 2 hours.
    Soak the wooden skewers in cold water 30 minutes before threading.
    Set grill heat to medium-low.
    Thread the shrimp onto the skewers piercing once near the tail and once near the head; discard the marinade.
    Grease the grill grate.
    Cook shrimp for about 5 minutes per side or until opaque, brushing frequently with the reserved marinade.

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