Grilled Shrimp With Fiery Lemongrass-Chile Sambal Recipe

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Grilled Shrimp With Fiery Lemongrass-Chile Sambal
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Directions:

  1. SAMBAL::.
  2. Combine 6 Thai bird chiles (or 2 serrano or jalapeño chiles) and next 12 ingredients (through black pepper) in processor.
  3. Using on/off turns, blend until finely chopped and paste forms.
  4. If spicier sambal is desired, add more chopped chiles to taste and blend again until paste forms.
  5. Transfer sambal to small bowl.
  6. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  7. Add sambal and cook until fragrant and lightly browned, stirring constantly and adding more oil by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry, about 7 minutes.
  8. Add 1 cup water; reduce heat to medium and simmer until most of water is absorbed but mixture is still creamy, stirring often, about 4 minutes.
  9. Transfer to small bowl and cool.(* Can be made 1 day ahead).
  10. Cover sambal and chill.
  11. SHRIMP:.
  12. Whisk lime juice, 3 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons sambal in small bowl. (**Can be made 1 day ahead.).
  13. Cover and chill.
  14. Rewhisk marinade before using, adding more oil by teaspoonfuls if marinade is thick.
  15. If using unpeeled shrimp, use kitchen scissors to cut shrimp shell along rounded back of tail; scrape out vein with tip of bamboo skewer or tip of small knife.
  16. Place peeled or unpeeled shrimp in large glass baking dish.
  17. Brush shrimp all over with marinade.
  18. Allow shrimp to marinate at room temperature at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
  19. Meanwhile, prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  20. Brush grill rack with oil.
  21. Grill shrimp until just opaque in center, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  22. Transfer shrimp to platter.
  23. Rewarm remaining sambal and serve alongside for dipping or for spooning atop shrimp.
  24. E N J O Y !
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1045.75 Kcal (4378 kJ)
Calories from fat 685.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 76.16g 117%
Cholesterol 131.52mg 44%
Sodium 3182.05mg 133%
Potassium 483.7mg 10%
Total Carbs 78.31g 26%
Sugars 6.2g 25%
Dietary Fiber 6.43g 26%
Protein 21.93g 44%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 11%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 119.6mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 290.18 Kcal (1215 kJ)
Calories from fat 190.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.13g 117%
Cholesterol 36.49mg 44%
Sodium 882.97mg 133%
Potassium 134.22mg 10%
Total Carbs 21.73g 26%
Sugars 1.72g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.78g 26%
Protein 6.08g 44%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 11%
Iron 1.2mg 24%
Calcium 33.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.5
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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