Grilled Roasted Red Pepper Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 (12-ounce) jars roasted red peppers
• 1/2 white onion
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano, fresh
• salt and pepper to taste
• Green onion, sliced for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a food processor combine the roasted red peppers, onion, lemon zest and juice, garlic, olive oil, crushed red pepper, oregano and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Pulse until combined.
2. Pour half of the marinade over shrimp and marinate for up to 30 minutes.
3. Heat grill to medium-high heat and oil grill grates. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and grill for about 2 minutes per side, or until cooked through. The shrimp should be pink.
4. Pour the remaining marinade into a sauce pan with 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil and then lower to simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes, or unit slightly thickened.
5. Drizzle the sauce over shrimp and garnish with green onions.
6. Serve over rice or salad
7. Enjoy!!