Grilled Shrimp With Lime-Cilantro Marinade
photo by SneekerGirl
- Ready In:
- 8hrs 8mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 8 medium chopped scallions
- 2 green chilies (optional)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 pinch turmeric
- 3 lbs large shrimp
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FOR GARNISH
- coarse salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- chili powder
- lime, quartered
- fresh cilantro
directions
- In a blender or food processor place the cilantro leaves and stems, scallions, chilies, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and turmeric.
- Puree, adding a little water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
- Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail intact.
- Devein them, place them in a bowl, and toss with the cilantro puree.
- Marinate for 8-12 hours.
- Prepare a moderately hot charcoal fire.
- When ready to cook, scoop up the shrimp so that more of the marinade remains on one side of each one.
- Place the shrimp marinade-side up pon the grill.
- Cook until almost done, about 2 minutes.
- Turn shrimp over and cook quickly on marinade side, about 1 minute.
- Remove shrimp from grill.
- Divide shrimp among serving plates.
- Pass garnishes at table.
- Each guest should sprinkle the shrimp with coarse salt, pepper, chili powder, a squeeze of lime juice, and a few cilantro leaves.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JoJoStar
Fairfield, New Jersey