African Grilled Shrimp with Peri Peri Recipe

Name: African Grilled Shrimp with Peri Peri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice; 1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml). Peri Peri; 1 tbsp (15 ml). fresh cilantro; salt and pepper to taste; 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). fresh shrimp, shelled and cleaned; 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter; 1 tbsp (15 ml). chopped garlic; 1 tbsp (15 ml). cilantro; 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml). Peri Peri; salt and pepper; pinch of sugar; 1 chopped onion; 1 chopped red pepper; 1 cup (225 ml) rice, rinsed; 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine (optional, but increase stock a bit); 2 cups (475 ml) chicken broth; fresh cilantro, to garnish; lemon or lime juice, to garnish; -

Servings: persons

1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml). Peri Peri
1 tbsp (15 ml). fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). fresh shrimp, shelled and cleaned
1/2 cup (125 ml) butter
1 tbsp (15 ml). chopped garlic
1 tbsp (15 ml). cilantro
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml). Peri Peri
salt and pepper
pinch of sugar
1 chopped onion
1 chopped red pepper
1 cup (225 ml) rice, rinsed
1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine (optional, but increase stock a bit)
2 cups (475 ml) chicken broth
fresh cilantro, to garnish
lemon or lime juice, to garnish
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1
Mix the marinade ingrediants together and pour over shrimp.
2
Marinade for 30 minutes to an hour; set aside while preparing garlic butter.
3
Mix together ingredients for garlic butter and cook over low heat until butter is melted.
4
Remove shrimp from marinade (reserve marinade) and broil or grill, basting with garlic-butter until shrimp is cooked.
5
Serve with rice (recipe follows).
6
Saute onion and red pepper in the reserved marinade until they are soft and translucent.
7
Add rice and saute rice in the onion/pepper/marinade mixture for a couple of minutes, to bring out a nice toasty flavor.
8
Turn up the heat and add the chicken stock and wine.
9
Bring to a boil, cover and turn heat on lowest setting.
10
Cook/steam rice until done, about twenty minutes.
11
Serve rice with shrimp and garlic butter and garnish with cilantro and lemon juice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice, 1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml). Peri Peri, and more.

Yes, African Grilled Shrimp with Peri Peri 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

African Grilled Shrimp with Peri Peri

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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