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.

Thembi Skosana
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This recipe is way too complicated. I'm not going to make it again.


betty lovex
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I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a disappointment.


Ali Lodhi
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I'm not sure why this recipe has such a low rating. I thought it was delicious.


Mosan Bloch
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This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family.


Md Al Shakib
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The cilantro, lime, and garlic were all perfect together.


Nishant Thakuri
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Chad McClain
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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was really easy to follow. I'm so glad I tried it!


Daan Dewaal
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cilantro.


Pankaj Ram
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The cilantro marinade is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and really infuses the shrimp with flavor.


Cedric Smith
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've served it as an appetizer, main course, and even tacos.


Mdilawearkhan Adilawear
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I've made this recipe with both fresh and frozen shrimp and it's always delicious.


Shasa Shaez
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. It's so easy to make and the shrimp always turns out perfect.


Mark Shatzer
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I loved this recipe. The marinade was so flavorful and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Jack Mole
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This recipe is really easy to follow and the results are amazing. The cilantro marinade gives the shrimp a really unique and delicious flavor.


Christian Jerry
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Kerri J.
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Cilantro-marinated shrimp is a fantastic dish! The marinade is packed with flavor and the shrimp is so tender and juicy.


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