Charred Shrimp with Pepper Mayonnaise
Ingredients
| 2 lbs large shrimp | ||
| 4 cloves garlic, crushed | ||
| 3 tbs lime juice | ||
| 1 tsp ground cumin | ||
| 3 tbs fresh cilantro, chopped | ||
| lime wedges for serving | ||
| 1 small red pepper | ||
| 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled | ||
| 1 tbs olive oil | ||
| 1/3 cup mayonnaise | ||
| 1 tbs lime juice |
- Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails intact.
- Combine the garlic, lime juice, cumin and coriander in a bowl.
- Place the shrimp in the marinade and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
- To make the pepper mayonnaise, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut the red pepper into quarters and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Place on a baking sheet with the garlic and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the skin blisters on the pepper and the garlic is soft but not burnt.
- Place in a plastic bag to cool, the peel the red pepper and garlic.
- Combine the red pepper and garlic in a food processor with the mayonnaise and process until smooth.
- Transfer to to a bowl and stir in the lime juice. Add salt to taste.
- Pre heat a charcoal grill or an iron skillet until it begins to smoke.
- Drain the shrimp, discarding the marinade and cook in batches for 2 minutes on each side, or until charred and cooked through.
- Serve the shrimp with the pepper mayonnaise and lime wedges.
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