Shrimp with Chili Paste
Notes: Chilies are winners with shrimp in Sunset. This recipe appeared in August 1987.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a blender or food processor, whirl lemon juice, oil, onion, cilantro, garlic, ginger, and chilies until smooth.
Step 2
2
Mix 1/3 cup chili mixture with yogurt.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
4
Prepare barbecue for direct heat.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
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
Step 8
8
Push shrimp off skewers and serve with yogurt sauce and salt to taste.
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 jalapeño chilies
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 1/2 pounds colossal shrimp (10 to 15 per lb.), shelled and deveined
Salt
Directions
Step 1
1
In a blender or food processor, whirl lemon juice, oil, onion, cilantro, garlic, ginger, and chilies until smooth.
Step 2
2
Mix 1/3 cup chili mixture with yogurt.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
4
Prepare barbecue for direct heat.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
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
Step 8
8
Push shrimp off skewers and serve with yogurt sauce and salt to taste.
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