Spicy Citrus Chili Shrimp and What to Do With Them
An easy and pungent marinade transforms Shrimp with intense flavor. Simply grill with sesame seeds in a cast iron skillet. Add a simple glaze or use as part of a Spa Salad with Roasted Veggies, Rice Noodles and an Asian Orange-Sesame Vinaigrette. A Lightened- Up Version!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra jumbo shrimp I used 16- 20 count per pound
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger peeled and finely grated
- 1 teaspoon Chili sauce* see this brand with no additives
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice I used clementine oranges
- 1 teaspoon orange rind minced, no white pith
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons sesame seeds raw, untoasted
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil can use neutral oil too
Instructions
- Shell and devein shrimp; butterfly leaving the tail on. (Using paring knife, cut deeply along the inside, take care not to slice all the way through the shrimp. Add to a bowl to fit
The Citrus Chili Marinade
- Whisk all ingredients well in a small bowl. Add to the shrimp and mix in well. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to add flavor (only marinate for 20 minutes!)
Grill the Shrimp:
- Heat a cast iron skillet - medium- high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil, when hot, add half of the shrimp, Sprinkle with 1/4 of sesame seeds on to shrimp - let darken (blacken) on the first side. Turn over with tongs; sprinkle with 1/4 of sesame seeds on to shrimp and cook on the second side until dark and cooked through. Toss one more time until shrimp is cooked through. Total time: about 4 minutes. Wipe skillet with paper towel, add remaining 1 teaspoon oil - Repeat with second half of shrimp. The time will depend on the size of your shrimp. For very large shrimp, turn heat down to medium on second side so they will cook through.
- Shrimp is ready to serve! Garnish with minced scallions. Can be eaten hot - see my glaze recipe, or cool, refrigerate and serve cold - delicious too!
Serving Ideas:
- Add Chili Glaze (see below.) Cool and add to a "Spa Salad" with Vegetables, Rice Noodles and an Asian Orange-Sesame Vinaigrette.
Notes
Citrus Chili Glaze: Add 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, 1 teaspoon chili sauce, 4 teaspoons raw honey, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder and 1/8 teaspoon sea salt. Reduce in a small skillet until syrupy, or place in a 1 cup glass bowl and microwave until syrupy, about 30 - 45 seconds. Drizzle over the Spicy Citrus Chili Shrimp, or place on bottom of plate or bowl, add shrimp on top.
This is the best Chili Sauce! Union Foods, Sauce Chili Sambal Style (Available at Amazon and Whole Foods.) Simple Ingredients: Chili, Salt, Vinegar, Sesame Oil.
A great appetizer too, just add a toothpick in each shrimp and serve.
This recipe may not be reproduced with out the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 954mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg