MEXICALI SHRIMP

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 dozen (16/20 count) shrimp, deveined and butterflied
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing shrimp
1 pound tomatillos
1 red onion, quartered
1 jalapeno, halved
5 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 avocado, pitted, flesh diced
1 lime, juiced, plus lime zest, for garnish
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, plus more chopped, for garnish
1 Roma tomato, diced

Steps:

  • To prepare the shrimp: Mix all the ingredients, except for the shrimp and olive oil, into a bowl. Add the shrimp; coat well with the rub and set aside
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the sauce: In a baking dish, toss together tomatillos, onion, jalapeno and garlic. Toss with extra-virgin olive oil and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from pan and cool for about 5 minutes then add to a food processor. Add avocado, lime juice and cilantro and blend until smooth. Season, to taste. Pour into a large bowl and chill.
  • Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high.
  • Remove the shrimp from the bowl and brush with oil. Place on the grill. Cook until the meat is opaque. Remove from heat to a platter and serve with the tomatillo salsa.
  • Garnish with lime zest, diced tomato, and chopped cilantro.

Janice De la Pena
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This recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Pehlaj Pehlaj kumar
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bimla Chaudhary
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. It's always a hit at parties.


melto blaise
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish. The sauce was so good that I ate all the shrimp!


Sss Lll
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Mirza Bux
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I added a little extra spice to the sauce, and it was perfect for my taste.


Crystal Mower
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I made this dish exactly as written and it turned out great. The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect.


Rasel_Rana Rasel
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I was skeptical about the combination of flavors, but I was pleasantly surprised. This dish is a unique and delicious take on shrimp.


Robin Hall
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's only a few ingredients, but they all come together to create something special.


Ugonna Charles
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Kwawezy Gh
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is amazing.


Sameer Haroon
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and zesty.