Shrimp Kebabs

The marinade ingredients of these kabobs accentuate the flavor of shrimp very nicely. They can also be served as a main dish with fettucine pasta and Shrimp Cream Sauce (minus the shrimp). The grilled shrimp work very nicely with pasta and sauce. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.

2 pounds fresh shrimp, shelled
3/4 c. lemon juice (5 - 6 lemons)
2 T. olive oil
1 onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 serrano chili, ground
1/4 c. chopped cilantro
salt and pepper

Marinade the shrimp in the lemon juice and olive oil for 5 hours. Add the rest of the ingredients and marinate 1 hour longer. Thread the shrimp onto bamboo skewers. Pack them tightly together on the skewers to help keep them from overcooking. Grill 3 - 4 minutes until browned - 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

6 - 8 servings if used as an appetizer.