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Camarao Grelhado Piri Piri (Grilled Shrimp Pili Pili)
 
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Prep Time: 180 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 185 Minutes
Servings: 6
Simple spicy seafood from Mozambique. Serve with rice and lemon quarters for garnish. Adapted from The Africa Cookbook .
Ingredients:
2 lbs shrimp, uncooked
1 teaspoon chile, minced (pili pili)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup peanut oil
salt
pepper
Directions:
1. Shell the shrimp, leaving the tail fins intact. Devein.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together chile, garlic, lemon juice and half the oil.
3. Drizzle in the remaining oil, whisking. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Place the shrimp in a large bowl or ziploc baggie. Pour over the oil mixture, making sure that all shrimp are covered.
5. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. Preheat the broiler or grill.
7. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes on each side, or until pink.
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