Saturday, September 4, 2010

Grilled Shrimp with Citrus-Sambal-Oelek Dressing

LOVE this shrimp recipe!  The Sambal Oelek Asian chile sauce is pretty darn hot but when combined with the citrus juices the heat is tamed down a bit.  Great as an appetizer or main dish.

From Food and Wine Magazine

Serves 8
Ingredients

1 tablespoon sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon chopped oregano
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Salt and freshly ground pepper
32 jumbo shrimp (about 4 pounds), shelled and deveined

Directions
1.In a bowl, whisk the sambal oelek with the lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice and oregano. Whisk in the 1/2 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2.Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Brush the shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp over moderate heat, turning once, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to plates and spoon the dressing on top. Serve.




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