"Friday Shrimp" (Turmeric-Rubbed Shrimp Stuffed with Garlic and Cilantro) Recipe

Name: "Friday Shrimp" (Turmeric-Rubbed Shrimp Stuffed with Garlic and Cilantro)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 large Mexican shrimp, shelled, deveined, tails intact; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating; 10 large cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 fennel bulb, shaved thinly; Juice of 2 limes; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

14 large Mexican shrimp, shelled, deveined, tails intact
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating
10 large cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 fennel bulb, shaved thinly
Juice of 2 limes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the turmeric, salt, and ground coriander.
3
Toss the shrimp with the turmeric mixture and enough olive oil to coat.
4
Mix the garlic with half of the cilantro and a 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.
5
Slice a deep slit in the back of each shrimp from head to just above the tail.
6
Be sure to not cut all the way through the shrimp.
7
Stuff each shrimp with the garlic mixture and line up on the prepared baking sheet.
8
Roast in the oven until cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, while the shrimp are cooking, toss the fennel with the lime juice and the remaining cilantro.
10
Season the fennel salad with salt and a generous amount of pepper.
11
Remove the shrimp from the oven.
12
Serve 2 shrimp per plate with a small mound of fennel salad in the middle.

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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: 14 large Mexican shrimp, shelled, deveined, tails intact, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, "Friday Shrimp" (Turmeric-Rubbed Shrimp Stuffed with Garlic and Cilantro) 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.

"Friday Shrimp" (Turmeric-Rubbed Shrimp Stuffed with Garlic and Cilantro)

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