Achiote Shrimp Recipe

Name: Achiote Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon achiote paste (*); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice; 1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and peeled, leave tails on if you like for a nice presentation; cilantro leaf, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon achiote paste (*)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon grapefruit juice
1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and peeled, leave tails on if you like for a nice presentation
cilantro leaf, chopped

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until golden and fragrant, 1 minute. Add achiote, pepper, sugar and salt. Cook, mashing with the back of a wooden spoon, to a thick paste, 2 minutes.
2
Pour in lime juice and grapefruit juice, thinning to a sauce.
3
Add shrimp. Cook, tossing, until shrimp are cooked through and coated with an orange/red sauce, 4 minutes. Transfer to a shallow bowl and sprinkle with cilantro.
4
You can eat these guys as is, over rice or dipped into guacamole (the guac is my favorite way to have these).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon achiote paste (*), 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Achiote Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Achiote Shrimp

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