Directions:
- In a blender or food processor place the cilantro leaves and stems, scallions, chilies, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and turmeric.
- Puree, adding a little water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
- Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail intact.
- Devein them, place them in a bowl, and toss with the cilantro puree.
- Marinate for 8-12 hours.
- Prepare a moderately hot charcoal fire.
- When ready to cook, scoop up the shrimp so that more of the marinade remains on one side of each one.
- Place the shrimp marinade-side up pon the grill.
- Cook until almost done, about 2 minutes.
- Turn shrimp over and cook quickly on marinade side, about 1 minute.
- Remove shrimp from grill.
- Divide shrimp among serving plates.
- Pass garnishes at table.
- Each guest should sprinkle the shrimp with coarse salt, pepper, chili powder, a squeeze of lime juice, and a few cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 32.6 Kcal (136 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 12.06 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.34g | 2% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 3.7mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 77.23mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 101.56mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.49g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.92g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.83g | 3% | |
| Protein | 1.18g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 21.3mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 90.35 Kcal (378 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 33.41 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.71g | 2% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 10.25mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 214.04mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 281.45mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.46g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 2.56g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.29g | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.27g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 86.2mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 59.1mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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