CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP

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So simple, yet so tasty! Found this recipe in The Gourmet Cookbook. Serve as an appetizer or use the jumbo shrimp and serve as the entree!. A refreshing balance of hot and sour!

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Mexican

Time 21m

Yield 20-24 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large garlic cloves, minced and mashed
1 1/8 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (20-24 to the pound)

Steps:

  • Mix together garlic and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Whisk together garlic paste, lime juice, marmalade, cilantro, 3 tablespoons oil, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Transfer 1/3 of mixture to small serving bowl and reserve for dipping sauce.
  • Combine shrimp with remaining mixture in a large sealable plastic bag and seal bag, pressing out excess air.
  • Marinate shrimp, refrigerated, turning bag once, for 15 minutes.
  • Drain shrimp and gently pat dry.
  • Shrimp can be cooked on the girll or. . .
  • Pan Fried:
  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over moderately high heat.
  • Add half of shrimp and cook, turning occasisionly until shrimp is cooked through, about 3 minutes total.
  • Tranfer to a platter and cook the remaining shrimp in 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with dipping sauce.

Adaeze Obinne
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Fatimzahra Moussa
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Jordan Bostock
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This recipe is a winner!


Mian Faizan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Shahabir Madbor
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.


sp Hassan gaming
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I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Rizmababy
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I added some chopped avocado to the shrimp and it was amazing.


Luka
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Alok Sheba
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I still enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked well and the sauce was tasty.


Dimpho Mbewe
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Delicious!


Steven Callahan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfect. My family loved it!


ma francia espineda
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The shrimp were a little overcooked, but the sauce was still good.


Jaylian Vang
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Afnan Daoud
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce.


Khanya Nqavane
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This cilantro lime shrimp recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.


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