Shrimp With Chili Paste Recipe

Name: Shrimp With Chili Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons salad oil; 1 onion (1/2 lb.), chopped; 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh jalapeno chilies; 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 1 1/2 pounds colossal shrimp (10 to 15 per lb.), shelled and deveined; Salt

Servings: persons

1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 onion (1/2 lb.), chopped
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh jalapeno chilies
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 1/2 pounds colossal shrimp (10 to 15 per lb.), shelled and deveined
Salt

1
In a blender or food processor, whirl lemon juice, oil, onion, cilantro, garlic, ginger, and chilies until smooth.
2
Mix 1/3 cup chili mixture with yogurt.
3
In a bowl, mix the remaining chili mixture with shrimp and let stand at least 10 or up to 30 minutes, then thread shrimp onto metal skewers.
4
Prepare barbecue for direct heat.
5
If using charcoal briquets, cover firegrate with a single, solid layer of ignited coals; let them burn down to desired heat. Set grill in place and measure heat.
6
If using a gas barbecue, turn all burners to high and close lid for 10 minutes. Adjust burners to desired heat. Set grill in place and measure heat.
7
When grill is hot (you can hold your hand at grill level only 2 to 3 seconds) lay skewered shrimp on it. Turn to cook shrimp evenly until they are opaque but still moist-looking in thickest part (cut to test), 5 to 8 minutes
8
Push shrimp off skewers and serve with yogurt sauce and salt to taste.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons salad oil, 1 onion (1/2 lb.), chopped, 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Shrimp With Chili Paste 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.

Shrimp With Chili Paste

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