SAMBAL SHRIMP

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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sambal oelek (ground fresh chili paste)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup minced garlic
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc nam)
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
3 pounds large shrimp (about 30 shrimp), peeled and deveined, head and tail segments intact
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the sambal oelek, lime juice, olive oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, mirin, fish sauce and sesame oil. Whisk well to combine. Allow the marinade to sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Place the shrimp in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag, and add all but 1 /2 cup of the marinade to the bag. Allow the shrimp to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high and oil the grill.
  • Place the shrimp on the grill and cook until they are just cooked through, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a large bowl. Add the reserved 1/2 cup marinade, the cilantro and the mint and toss well to combine. Transfer the shrimp to a large serving bowl or platter, and serve immediately.

Gert Grobler
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Mike Dunlap
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I loved the sambal shrimp! The flavors were incredible and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spicy food.


Md Saharuf
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The sambal shrimp was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I especially liked the addition of the bell peppers, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I would definitely make this dish again.


Jannater Daoat
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I tried the sambal shrimp recipe and it was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I especially liked the addition of the lime juice, which gave the dish a bright and refreshing flavor. I would definitely rec


Sohan Rohan
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This sambal shrimp recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I loved the addition of the coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy and rich flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again for my friend


Gavin Easy
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I cooked the sambal shrimp last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Viber Strike
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This sambal shrimp dish was absolutely delightful! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the spicy sambal sauce complementing the succulent shrimp beautifully. I especially appreciated the use of fresh herbs, which added a vibrant aroma and flavo