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 (Indonesian-style chile sauce); 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup minced garlic; 1/4 cup minced peeled fresh ginger; 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine); 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil; 3 pounds head-on shrimp (less than 10 per pound), peeled and deveined, head and tail segments left intact; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

2 cups sambal oelek (Indonesian-style chile sauce)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced garlic
1/4 cup minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
3 pounds head-on shrimp (less than 10 per pound), peeled and deveined, head and tail segments left intact
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint

1
In a medium bowl, combine the sambal, sugar, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger, mirin, fish sauce and sesame oil and whisk well.
2
Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
3
Place the shrimp and all but 1/2 cup of the marinade in a 1-gallon resealable plastic food storage bag.
4
Reserve the remaining marinade.
5
Let the shrimp marinate 1 hour.
6
Preheat a grill to medium high.
7
Remove the shrimp from the marinade.
8
Place the shrimp on the grill and cook until they are just cooked through, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side.
9
Place the shrimp in a large bowl and add the reserved 1/2 cup marinade along with the cilantro and mint.
10
Toss well to combine.
11
Transfer the shrimp to a large serving bowl or platter and serve immediately.
12
Photograph by Andrew Mccaul

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 (Indonesian-style chile sauce), 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup freshly 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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