Mario Batali's Monster Shrimp with Orange Chili Glaze

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skill level

Easy

time

Over 120min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

This dish is great for the spicy fanatics in your family!

things you'll need.

ingredients

1 tablespoon Asian red chili paste
2 garlic cloves
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
2 pound extra-large shrimp (16 to 20-count size - shelled and deveined)
3 scallions (green parts only - cut into 1-inch pieces and plus extra for garnish
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup sriracha hot sauce (or to taste)
zest of 1/2 orange

kitchenware

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step 1

ingredients 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon Asian red chili paste
2 garlic cloves
3 scallions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup sriracha hot sauce (or to taste)
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce

instructions Put the orange juice, cilantro, chili paste, olive oil, garlic, scallion, chipotle, sriracha and salt in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and blend until smooth.
step 2

ingredients 2 pound extra-large shrimp (16 to 20-count size - shelled and deveined)

instructions Place the shrimp in a resealable bag and pour the orange juice mixture over the shrimp. Chill in a refrigerator or ice-filled cooler for 2 to 3 hours.
step 3

ingredients

instructions Remove the shrimp from the marinade and discard the marinade.
step 4

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instructions Grill the shrimp over medium-high heat until they are opaque in the centers, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
step 5

ingredients zest of 1/2 orange
Scallions

instructions Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with orange zest and scallions.
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