Best 4 Cilantro Marinated Shrimp Recipes

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Cilantro marinated shrimp is a tantalizing dish that combines the vibrant flavors of cilantro with the succulent texture of shrimp. As a versatile dish, it can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or a part of a buffet. Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal dinner party, preparing cilantro marinated shrimp is an excellent choice for culinary enthusiasts who seek a delectable and eye-catching dish. With its zesty and refreshing taste, this dish is sure to leave a lasting impression on your palate.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CILANTRO MARINATED SHRIMP



Cilantro Marinated Shrimp image

Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 70 - 75 shrimp

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups trimmed, washed cilantro plus 75 nice leaves for garnish
6 jalapeno peppers, seeded, de-veined and cut into chunks
3 pounds peeled shrimp (20 to 24 a pound)
Kosher salt, to taste
6 limes, sliced into thin wedges

Steps:

  • Heat broiler. If using an electric oven, place rack on top level and heat to broil/high.
  • Puree lime juice, oil, cilantro and peppers in a blender until smooth. Toss shrimp in this mixture and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Place shrimp in single layer in 12 1/2-by-14 1/2-by-2-inch roasting pan.
  • Broil 1 1/2 minutes. Turn each shrimp and broil another 1 1/2 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
  • Sprinkle with salt. Using a toothpick, stick a cilantro leaf on top of each shrimp. Serve on a platter with wedges of lime. Serve hot, chilled or at room temperature.

TEQUILA-MARINATED SHRIMP PIZZA WITH CHORIZO, ONIONS, BELL PEPPERS, AND CILANTRO PESTO



Tequila-Marinated Shrimp Pizza with Chorizo, Onions, Bell Peppers, and Cilantro Pesto image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h43m

Yield 1 large pizza

Number Of Ingredients 60

3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 to 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
20 medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut in half lengthwise
1/2 cup tequila (recommended: Cabo Wabo)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Cornmeal, for dusting peel
8 ounces Mexican chorizo, chopped
Cilantro Pesto, recipe follows
11/2 cups grated Monterey jack cheese
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into long strips
1/2 medium white onion, cut into rings
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Chopped green onions, garnish
3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 to 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
20 medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut in half lengthwise
1/2 cup tequila (recommended: Cabo Wabo)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Cornmeal, for dusting peel
8 ounces Mexican chorizo, chopped
Cilantro Pesto, recipe follows
11/2 cups grated Monterey jack cheese
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into long strips
1/2 medium white onion, cut into rings
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Chopped green onions, garnish
2 cups tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup grated cotija, queso fresco, or Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup grated cotija, queso fresco, or Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of the flour, salt, and 2 teaspoons of the oil, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon to incorporate. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and pliable, yet slightly sticky, 5 minutes, adding more flour as needed 2 teaspoons at a time to prevent from sticking to the board.
  • Lightly oil a large mixing bowl with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm, draft-free place. Allow the dough to rise until nearly double in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • At least 45 minutes before baking pizza, put a pizza stone on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • While the dough is rising, marinate the shrimp. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, tequila, lime juice, crushed garlic, cilantro, lime zest, pepper flakes, kosher salt, and cumin. Let marinate for no more than 1 hour. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and pat dry.
  • In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until the fat is rendered and almost completely cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Let cool.
  • On a lightly floured surface turn out the dough and lightly work into a large flat disk. Let rest for 10 minutes. Pat and stretch out the dough to a 12-inch round, turning and lifting to make about 1/8-inch thick.
  • Dust a baker's peel or bottom of a baking sheet with the cornmeal. Carefully transfer the dough onto the peel and reshape as necessary without pressing down hard (so the dough will come away easily). Working quickly, spread cilantro pesto across the dough to cover, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top, then arrange the shrimp, bell peppers, onions, and cooked sausage over the top. Dot the pizza with the goat cheese.
  • Line up the peel over the baking stone and slide to release the pizza. (Alternately, bake on the baking sheet.) Bake until the dough is crisp and golden brown and the cheeses are melted and bubbly, about 8 minutes. Transfer with the peel to a large cutting board. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions, to taste. Cut into slices, and if desired, drizzle with additional pesto sauce.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of the flour, salt, and 2 teaspoons of the oil, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon to incorporate. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and pliable, yet slightly sticky, 5 minutes, adding more flour as needed 2 teaspoons at a time to prevent from sticking to the board.
  • Lightly oil a large mixing bowl with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm, draft-free place. Allow the dough to rise until nearly double in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • At least 45 minutes before baking pizza, put a pizza stone on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • While the dough is rising, marinate the shrimp. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, tequila, lime juice, crushed garlic, cilantro, lime zest, pepper flakes, kosher salt, and cumin. Let marinate for no more than 1 hour. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and pat dry.
  • In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until the fat is rendered and almost completely cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Let cool.
  • On a lightly floured surface turn out the dough and lightly work into a large flat disk. Let rest for 10 minutes. Pat and stretch out the dough to a 12-inch round, turning and lifting to make about 1/8-inch thick.
  • Dust a baker's peel or bottom of a baking sheet with the cornmeal. Carefully transfer the dough onto the peel and reshape as necessary without pressing down hard (so the dough will come away easily). Working quickly, spread cilantro pesto across the dough to cover, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top, then arrange the shrimp, bell peppers, onions, and cooked sausage over the top. Dot the pizza with the goat cheese.
  • Line up the peel over the baking stone and slide to release the pizza. (Alternately, bake on the baking sheet.) Bake until the dough is crisp and golden brown and the cheeses are melted and bubbly, about 8 minutes. Transfer with the peel to a large cutting board. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions, to taste. Cut into slices, and if desired, drizzle with additional pesto sauce.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro, pine nuts, and garlic, and puree on high speed. Add the cheese, pepper and salt, and process to combine. Scrape the sides of the processor, and with the machine running, add the olive oil. Blend until well combined.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro, pine nuts, and garlic, and puree on high speed. Add the cheese, pepper and salt, and process to combine. Scrape the sides of the processor, and with the machine running, add the olive oil. Blend until well combined.

CILANTRO-MARINATED SHRIMP WITH FRUIT



Cilantro-Marinated Shrimp with Fruit image

Toss together this heavenly mix of tender shrimp, tropical fruits and distinctive cilantro.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 lb cooked deveined peeled large shrimp (with tails left on)
1 medium avocado, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 medium mango, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup small fresh strawberries, halved
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • In large nonmetal bowl, mix vinegar, oil, honey, lemon juice and salt. Stir in chopped cilantro. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to marinate.
  • To serve, remove shrimp from marinade; reserve marinade. Arrange shrimp on large platter. Add avocado, mango and strawberries to marinade; toss to coat. Surround shrimp with avocado, mango and strawberries. Drizzle some of the reserved marinade over top; discard remaining marinade. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serve with decorative toothpicks or cocktail forks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

MARINATED SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO, GINGER, LIME,HONEY



MARINATED SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO, GINGER, LIME,HONEY image

Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Marinate     Quick & Easy

Yield 6-8 Appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds of large cooked shrimp, tails removed
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated fine
1 tablespoon honey
ΒΌ cup Cilantro, chopped
1 scallion, white part, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine lime juice, Dijon, ginger and honey with wisk. Add cilantro and scallion. Mix again. In a Ziplock bag, pour mixture over shrimp and marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Serve cold as an appetizer.

Tips:

  • To devein shrimp easily, use a sharp knife to make a shallow incision along the back of the shrimp, from the head to the tail. Pull out the vein with your fingers.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the shrimp for an hour, you can still make this recipe. Just marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes.
  • You can use any type of oil for this recipe, but olive oil or avocado oil are good choices.
  • To make sure the shrimp are cooked through, cook them until they are opaque and pink. Do not overcook them, or they will become tough.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Cilantro marinated shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The shrimp are marinated in a flavorful mixture of cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and olive oil, then grilled or roasted until cooked through. The result is a juicy, succulent shrimp with a bright and tangy flavor. This recipe is perfect for a summer cookout or party, and it can also be served as part of a healthy meal.

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