MAI-KAI'S GRILLED GARLIC SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO AIOLI

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This recipe is from the Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant. This restaurant is magnificent! Prep time is estimated and does not include time for marinating.

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Low Protein

Time 43m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 bamboo skewers, 12 inch
1 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
16 medium shrimp (size 21/25)
3 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic
4 romaine lettuce leaves
2 ounces fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce honey

Steps:

  • Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving only the tail attached.
  • Take 4 shrimp for each bamboo skewer and skewer through the the center of the tail and set aside.
  • In a 12" flat pan mix the olive oil, basil and 2 teaspoon of chopped garlic.
  • Add the shrimp to the olive oil, marinate, cover and place in cooler for at least one hour.
  • For Aioli: Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, cilantro and honey in a small mixing bowl and keep cool until ready to serve.
  • Light coals on grill until ready to cook.
  • Take shrimp skewers out of marinade, lightly dry on paper towel and place on grill.
  • Cook on each side 3-4 minutes or until pink.
  • For each serving, place one lettuce leaf on a plate and put one grilled shrimp skewer on top of lettuce.
  • Put 3 oz of cilantro aioli in a small ramekin and place next to the gripped shrimp for dipping and serve.

Cheyan Wright
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I doubled the recipe and made this for a party. It was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the cilantro aioli. I will definitely be making this again.


rm Sharif
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I substituted parsley in the aioli. The shrimp were still delicious and the parsley aioli was very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Samuel Hajdini
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I served them with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family. Thanks for sharing!


Benazir Rind
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The shrimp were delicious and the cilantro aioli was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


NO WORDS
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I'm sure it would be perfect for someone who likes spicy food. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the cilantro aioli was very good.


Rana Abuzar
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I doubled the recipe and made this for a party. It was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the cilantro aioli. I will definitely be making this again.


Godsway Davies
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I substituted parsley in the aioli. The shrimp were still delicious and the parsley aioli was very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Adam Zuniga
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I served them with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family. Thanks for sharing!


Jacob Maro
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I love garlic shrimp, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the cilantro aioli was the perfect dipping sauce. I will definitely be making this again!


Acharya Ramu
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This was my first time grilling shrimp, and I'm so glad I used this recipe. The shrimp were succulent and flavorful. The cilantro aioli was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Gershon Akwetey
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the cilantro aioli is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sheryar Farrukh
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The shrimp were delicious and the cilantro aioli was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Qaisar Zain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I served them with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family. Thanks for sharing!


Sachira Parker
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I was a bit skeptical about grilling shrimp, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The shrimp were so juicy and flavorful. I loved the combination of the garlic and cilantro. This is definitely a keeper!


Noman NadaN
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Garlic shrimp is my all-time favorite dish, and this recipe takes it to a whole new level. The shrimp were cooked to perfection, and the cilantro aioli was the perfect dipping sauce. I will definitely be making this again!