Piri Piri Grilled Shrimp
This recipe comes from the Central Market 20th Anniversary Cookbook! Piri Piri is a spice blend with many interpretations found in Portugal, Brazil, and Africa. The more traditional the blend, the higher the heat.
Ingredients
- 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped
- 3 Thai or Serrano chiles finely chopped
- 1 lime zested
- 1/2 tsp paprika optional
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
- cilantro chopped
- Lime wedges
Equipment:
- Bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Whisk together coconut milk, garlic, chiles, lime zest, and paprika. Add shrimp and marinate for at least 4 hours.
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 2 hours. Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Drain shrimp, toss with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange shrimp on skewers and grill for 1 to 1½ minutes on each side, or until shrimp are opaque.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Additional Tips:
- Adjust this recipe to your own palate by adding or subtracting chiles.
Notes
Recipe and Image courtesy of Central Market.
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