Sambal Shrimp

Sambal Shrimp

Shrimp are marinated in a spicy chili pepper sauce then quickly grilled in this easy preparation.

Calories
369 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine sambal paste, sugar, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger, mirin, fish sauce, and sesame oil in a large bowl; mix well. Reserve half of the marinade for basting.
Step 2
Stir shrimp into the remaining half of the marinade, coating evenly. Cover and refrigerate for about 45 minutes.
Step 3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade.
Step 4
Grill shrimp about 2 minutes on each side. Brush with the reserved marinade. Remove shrimp from grill to serving platter. Garnish with cilantro.
Sambal Shrimp
Sambal Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 cup Asian chili paste (sambal)
  • 1 pound large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails left on

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