CILANTRO MARINATED SHRIMP

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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.

Amber Samuel
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This is my new go-to shrimp recipe. It's so easy and delicious.


Shanese Richards (Naynay)
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I still liked this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the marinade was flavorful.


Edem coffie gamadi
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it all up.


Zethu Patricia
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The shrimp were a little bland. I think I would add more spices to the marinade next time.


T s Nobal
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This recipe is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in a bowl and let it marinate for a few hours.


Destiny Smithy
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I love the combination of cilantro and lime in this recipe. It's so refreshing and summery.


Laisa Ledua
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cilantro. I always have a bunch of cilantro in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


Maharaz Biswas
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The marinade was a little too salty for my taste.


Shada Awan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kevin Griffin
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The shrimp were a little overcooked, but the marinade was delicious.


Ashlyn Putman
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp.


Tannjiro
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Best shrimp marinade ever! The shrimp were so juicy and flavorful.


Glynis Daries
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This cilantro marinated shrimp recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.