Ouzo Marinated Shrimp Souvlaki

Ingredients:

1 large tomato, peeled and seeded

 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

 4 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, minced

 2 garlic cloves, minced

 Grated zest of 1 lemon

 3 tablespoon ouzo

 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar

 Pinch of cayenne

900 grams shrimp, deveined and shelled

Parsley to serve

How to cook:

Chop the tomato and puree in a food processor. Combine the tomato with the olive oil, basil, garlic, lemon zest, ouzo, and vinegar. Mix in the cayenne, to taste.

Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let stand, covered and refrigerated, for one hour.

Preheat the grill or barbecue.

Divide the shrimp evenly among six or eight skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them first in water to prevent them from burning.

Grill the shrimp for 3-5 minutes, turning to cook on both sides. When the shrimp are bright pink, remove and serve. Kali oreksi!