Grilled Shrimp In Banana-Leaf Pouch Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp In Banana-Leaf Pouch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 cup chopped yellow onion, divided; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, divided; 2 garlic cloves; 1 cup Thai basil leaves, roughly torn; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; 4 (10- x 15-inch) pieces banana leaves, trimmed and wiped with damp cloth; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup chopped yellow onion, divided
1 cup chopped red bell pepper, divided
2 garlic cloves
1 cup Thai basil leaves, roughly torn
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
4 (10- x 15-inch) pieces banana leaves, trimmed and wiped with damp cloth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Toss shrimp with lime juice.
2
Combine 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 cup bell pepper, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Combine shrimp with onion mixture, remaining onion and bell pepper, and next 3 ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Place one banana leaf on a 12- x 16-inch piece of aluminum foil. Spread half of the shrimp mixture in center of leaf. Cover it with second banana leaf and another 12- x 16-inch piece of foil. Roll 4 edges of foil over tightly to form a pouch. Repeat with remaining banana leaves, foil, and shrimp.
4
Grill pouches, covered with grill lid, over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pouches from grill. Remove foil; place pouches onto serving plates. Cut a slit in center of leaves, and peel back. Sprinkle with cilantro.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 cup chopped yellow onion, divided, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp In Banana-Leaf Pouch 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.

Grilled Shrimp In Banana-Leaf Pouch

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