Jumbo Shrimp With Sweet-And-Sour Sauce Recipe

Name: Jumbo Shrimp With Sweet-And-Sour Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger; 1/4 cup orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (16-20); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pure chile powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (16-20)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure chile powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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For the Sauce:
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In a small saucepan warm the peanut oil over medium heat.
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Add the ginger and garlic.
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Cook until golden brown, about 60 to 90 second, stirring often.
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Add the marmalade, rice vinegar, dijon mustard and soy sauce and stir until the marmalade has melted.
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Remove from heat and set aside at room temperature.
7
If made ahead, warm the sauce over medium heat until the marmalade has melted again.
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Shrimp:
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In a large bowl mix the oil, salt, chile powder, paprika and pepper.
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Add the shrimp to the bowl and mix thoroughly to coat the shrimp evenly with the spices.
11
Thread shrimp onto metal skewers or you can also use a fish basket.
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Heat grill to 500 to 550 degrees (high heat).
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With the grill lid closed, grill shrimp over Direct high heat until just opaque in the center and firm to touch, 3-5 minutes, turning once.
14
Serve warm with as much sauce as you like drizzled over the top or use as a dipping suace.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger, 1/4 cup orange marmalade, and more.

Yes, Jumbo Shrimp With Sweet-And-Sour Sauce 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!

Jumbo Shrimp With Sweet-And-Sour Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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