GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FIERY LEMONGRASS-CHILE SAMBAL
Steps:
- For sambal :
- Combine 6 Thai bird chiles (or 2 serrano or jalapeño chiles) and next 12 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, blend until finely chopped and paste forms. If spicier sambal is desired, add more chopped chiles to taste and blend again until paste forms. Transfer sambal to small bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sambal and cook until fragrant and lightly browned, stirring constantly and adding more oil by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry, about 7 minutes. Add 1 cup water; reduce heat to medium and simmer until most of water is absorbed but mixture is still creamy, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Transfer to small bowl and cool. DO AHEAD:Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover sambal and chill.
- For marinade and shrimp:
- Whisk lime juice, 3 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons sambal in small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk marinade before using, adding more oil by teaspoonfuls if marinade is thick.
- If using unpeeled shrimp, use kitchen scissors to cut shrimp shell along rounded back of tail; scrape out vein with tip of bamboo skewer or tip of small knife. Place peeled or unpeeled shrimp in large glass baking dish. Brush shrimp all over with marinade. Allow shrimp to marinate at room temperature at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill rack with oil. Grill shrimp until just opaque in center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to platter. Rewarm remaining sambal and serve alongside for dipping or for spooning atop shrimp.
- Ingredient tip:
- Unpeeled shrimp cook up more succulent and flavorful but are a bit messier to eat than peeled shrimp (which you can use, if you prefer). For ease of preparation, the seafood department at some supermarkets sells uncooked unpeeled shrimp that have already been deveined.
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Natnael Yisak
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MGL Gaval
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Ramirez Martinez
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james findley
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Muttakin Ahmed
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Lail Hasan
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Niwamanya Gerald
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Abde llatif
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Valentin Nae
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less sambal next time.
Nova Wills
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The shrimp were so tender and juicy, and the sambal was the perfect balance of heat and flavor.
cholistani Munda
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sambal was delicious.
Hunter Holt
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The shrimp were so flavorful and the sambal was the perfect accompaniment.
Rina Mengollo
[email protected]This recipe is delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sambal was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
GEorge PRincewill
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Md Moksed
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less sambal next time.
It's Zaid
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a winner. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sambal is so good. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tahir Hassan
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The shrimp were grilled to perfection and the sambal was so flavorful.
STONE GAMERZ
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp were so flavorful and juicy, and the sambal was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sujon Sheikh
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the fiery lemongrass-chile sambal. It was the perfect balance of heat and flavor.