Grilled Shrimp with Feta, Cilantro and Lime Recipe

Grilled Shrimp with Feta, Cilantro and Lime Recipe

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 large garlic cloves, pressed
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12 large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails intact
  • 3 bamboo or metal skewers
  • 2 1/2-inch thick red onion slices
  • 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  1. Mix first 3 ingredients and 1 tablespoon cilantro in large bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Remove shrimp from marinade. Skewer 6 shrimp on each of 2 skewers. Skewer onions on remaining skewer. Season shrimp and onions with some of marinade. Grill onions until tender and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Add shrimp to grill; cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Coarsely chop onions. Remove shrimp from skewers; divide between plates. Bring marinade to boil. Mix in onions, cheese and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro. Spoon onion mixture over shrimp.