Grilled Shrimp with Achiote Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp with Achiote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup achiote paste; 2 cups orange juice; 1 teaspoon garlic chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 pinch cumin ground; 1 pinch coriander ground; 1 pinch oregano; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 2 1/2 pounds shrimp large, raw, in the shell

Servings: persons

1/4 cup achiote paste
2 cups orange juice
1 teaspoon garlic chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pinch cumin ground
1 pinch coriander ground
1 pinch oregano
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
2 1/2 pounds shrimp large, raw, in the shell

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Mix the marinade ingredients together.
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Add the shrimp and marinate 3 hours to overnight in the refrigerator.
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Remove the shrimp from the marinade and skewer through the shells.
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Grill until the meat is opaque and serve over rice.
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VARIATIONS: There are both advantages and disadvantages to grilling shrimp in the shell.
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The shells help hold in the moisture, but keep some of the grilled flavor away from the meat.
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If your shrimp need deveining, you can slit open the outer curve of each shell to get at the veins and leave the shells otherwise intact.
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On the other hand, if you prefer not to have to deal with the shells at the table, remove all but the last section and the tail shell before marinating.
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Be care not to grill peeled shrimp over too hot a fire, or they will overcook quickly and dry out.
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The anchiote marinade in this recipe gives a subtle yin-yang tangy and sweet flavor to the shrimp.
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The orange juice provides sweetness and some acidity, while the achiote gives an earthy, tart flavor to balance.
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This marinade is also very good on pork or chicken.

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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: 1/4 cup achiote paste, 2 cups orange juice, 1 teaspoon garlic chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp with Achiote 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 with Achiote

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