Grilled Shrimp With Lime-Cilantro Marinade |
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Prep Time: 8 Minutes Cook Time: 480 Minutes |
Ready In: 488 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Shrimp are magnificent with the lime-and-cilantro flavors of Mexican food...a cold margarita will only reinforce that bond. Enjoy these at your next bar-b-q and you will be a hit! Dean and Deluca. 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 |
coarse salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
chili powder |
lime, quartered |
fresh cilantro |
Directions:
1. In a blender or food processor place the cilantro leaves and stems, scallions, chilies, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and turmeric.
2. Puree, adding a little water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
3. Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail intact.
4. Devein them, place them in a bowl, and toss with the cilantro puree.
5. Marinate for 8-12 hours.
6. Prepare a moderately hot charcoal fire.
7. When ready to cook, scoop up the shrimp so that more of the marinade remains on one side of each one.
8. Place the shrimp marinade-side up pon the grill.
9. Cook until almost done, about 2 minutes.
10. Turn shrimp over and cook quickly on marinade side, about 1 minute.
11. Remove shrimp from grill.
12. Divide shrimp among serving plates.
13. Pass garnishes at table.
14. 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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