Chili Marinated Shrimp With Aioli Recipe

Name: Chili Marinated Shrimp With Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 None jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact; 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 None fresh small red Thai chili peppers, finely chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp honey; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 None Romaine lettuce, torn; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 1 None avocado, cubed; 2 tsp lemon juice; None None FOR THE AIOLI; 1 None garlic bulb; 2/3 cup mayonnaise

Servings: persons

24 None jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 None fresh small red Thai chili peppers, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp lime juice
1 None Romaine lettuce, torn
1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 None avocado, cubed
2 tsp lemon juice
None None FOR THE AIOLI
1 None garlic bulb
2/3 cup mayonnaise

1
Combine shrimp, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, cilantro, chili pepper, spices, honey and lime juice in a large bowl. Cover; refrigerate 30 mins.
2
Meanwhile, for the aioli, preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Cut top off garlic bulb. Drizzle bulb with a little olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast in a small baking dish, uncovered, about 25 mins or until tender. Cool. Squeeze garlic from each clove; mash to a paste in a small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise; season to taste.
3
Remove shrimp from marinade; cook on heated oiled grill pan (or on the grill) until browned and cooked through.
4
Combine lettuce, cucumber and avocado in medium bowl; drizzle with combined 2 tbsp oil and lemon juice. Season to taste.
5
Serve shrimp with salad and aioli.

1076

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

148

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 None jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact, 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Chili Marinated Shrimp With Aioli 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.

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Chili Marinated Shrimp With Aioli

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