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 granulated sugar; 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup minced garlic; 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger; 1/4 cup mirin; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 3 pounds head-on U-10 shrimp, peeled and deveined, head and tail segment intact; 2 tablespoons rough chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons rough chopped mint

Servings: persons

2 cups Sambal Oelek (ground fresh chili paste)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced garlic
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 pounds head-on U-10 shrimp, peeled and deveined, head and tail segment intact
2 tablespoons rough chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons rough chopped mint

1
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients except the shrimp, cilantro and mint and whisk well to combine.
2
Set aside and allow to sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
3
In a 1-gallon resealable food storage plastic bag, place the shrimp and add all but 1/2 cup of the sambal marinade to the bag.
4
Allow the shrimp to marinate for 1 hour.
5
Preheat a grill to medium-high.
6
Place the shrimp on the grill and cook until shrimp are just cooked through, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side.
7
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a large bowl.
8
Add the reserved 1/2 cup of marinade along with the cilantro and mint and toss well to combine.
9
Transfer 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 granulated sugar, 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice, 1/2 cup 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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