Sambal Shrimp Recipe

Name: Sambal Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Asian chili paste (sambal); 2 tablespoons sugar; Juice of 1 lime; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine); 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 pound large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails left on; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup Asian chili paste (sambal)
2 tablespoons sugar
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pound large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails left on
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1
Combine sambal paste, sugar, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger, mirin, fish sauce, and sesame oil in a large bowl; mix well. Reserve half of the marinade for basting.
2
Stir shrimp into the remaining half of the marinade, coating evenly. Cover and refrigerate for about 45 minutes.
3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade.
4
Grill shrimp about 2 minutes on each side. Brush with the reserved marinade. Remove shrimp from grill to serving platter. Garnish with cilantro.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Asian chili paste (sambal), 2 tablespoons sugar, Juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sambal Shrimp 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.

Sambal Shrimp

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