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.

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Course Appetizers

Servings

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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