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.

Badal Harijan
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover. The shrimp is cooked to perfection and the sauce is full of flavor.


Waqas Rajpoot
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce.


Jo Wael
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Minenhle Hlatshwayo
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I've never been a fan of cilantro, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did because the sauce was actually really good.


Haroon Hamidi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I made a batch of shrimp tacos with the leftovers and they were amazing.


Md Sayeed Hasan
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I'm a big fan of shrimp and this recipe did not disappoint. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Kawaida Umar
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I love the combination of cilantro and lime in this recipe. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Irdajena Velija
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out perfectly. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Haniya gulan
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra garlic and chili powder to give it more flavor.


Tharushi Wijerathne
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Dj Slimbee
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp was so flavorful and the sauce was the perfect complement.


Jason Newman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out great. The sauce was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Atik Hasan
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This recipe was amazing! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the cilantro-lime sauce was to die for.


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