Sambal Shrimp Recipe

Name: Sambal Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sambal oelek (ground fresh chili paste); 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup minced garlic; 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger; 1/4 cup mirin; 2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc nam); 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil; 3 pounds large shrimp (about 30 shrimp), peeled and deveined, head and tail segments intact; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh mint, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups sambal oelek (ground fresh chili paste)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup minced garlic
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc nam)
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
3 pounds large shrimp (about 30 shrimp), peeled and deveined, head and tail segments intact
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, roughly chopped

1
In a medium bowl, combine the sambal oelek, lime juice, olive oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, mirin, fish sauce and sesame oil.
2
Whisk well to combine.
3
Allow the marinade to sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
4
Place the shrimp in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag, and add all but 1 /2 cup of the marinade to the bag.
5
Allow the shrimp to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
6
Preheat a grill to medium-high and oil the grill.
7
Place the shrimp on the grill and cook until they are just cooked through, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side.
8
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a large bowl.
9
Add the reserved 1/2 cup marinade, the cilantro and the mint and toss well to combine.
10
Transfer the shrimp to a large serving bowl or platter, and serve immediately.

810

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sambal oelek (ground fresh chili paste), 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup sugar, 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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