Name: Spiced Moroccan-Style Shrimp
Yield: Makes 48
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 7.25-ounce jars roasted red peppers, well drained; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 5 teaspoons minced seeded serrano chilies; 3 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon grated lime peel; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil; 48 large uncooked shrimp (about2 pounds), peeled, deveined; 48 3/4-inch cubes peeled cored pineapple; 48 6-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 2 limes, cut into wedges

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Recipe information

Yield
Makes 48

Ingredients

4 teaspoons ground coriander

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

2 7.25-ounce jars roasted red peppers, well drained

1/3 cup chopped onion

5 teaspoons minced seeded serrano chilies

3 garlic cloves

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon grated lime peel

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil

48 large uncooked shrimp (about2 pounds), peeled, deveined

48 3/4-inch cubes peeled cored pineapple

48 6-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained

1/2 cup chopped green onions

3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

2 limes, cut into wedges

Preparation

Step 1
Stir coriander, cumin and turmeric in small skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to processor. Add red peppers, onion, chilies and garlic. Blend to form smooth paste. Mix in honey, lime juice and peel. With machine running, gradually blend in 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Cover; chill overnight.
Step 2
Thread 1 shrimp and 1 pineapple cube onto each skewer. Brush with 3 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Preheat broiler. Arrange skewers in single layer on 3 baking sheets. Working in batches, broil until shrimp are almost cooked through, turning once, about 2 minutes per side. Brush shrimp and pineapple with some red pepper sauce. Broil 1 minute longer.
Step 3
Arrange skewers on platter. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with limes and remaining sauce.

TagsSkewer Moroccan North African African Shrimp Shellfish Seafood Main Dinner Gluten Free Dairy Free Broil Food Processor Bon Appétit

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