Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　25 min

　　This shrimp recipe embodies what's great about grilling: Just a few minutes over the coals transforms a handful of simple ingredients into a tasty dinner that's fuss-free and sure to please everyone.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1/4 cup olive oil

　　2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled

　　1 small red onion

　　24 peeled and deveined large shrimp (about 1 pound)

　　

Equipment

4 long metal skewers

　　

Accompaniment:

Orzo with Feta, Tomatoes, and Dill

　　

Step 1

Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure.

　　

Step 2

Stir together oil, oregano, and 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a bowl.

　　

Step 3

Cut onion lengthwise into 3/4-inch wedges and separate layers. Toss shrimp and onion with oil mixture, then thread 6 shrimp onto each skewer, alternating with single layers of onion.

　　

Step 4

Grill shrimp, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 173 calories

　　14g fat (2g saturated)

　　64mg cholesterol

　　499mg sodium

　　3g carbohydrates

　　1g fiber

　　9g protein

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　　Cooks' note:

　　Shrimp can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled large (2-burner) ridged grill pan, about 6 minutes.