Chili Marinated Shrimp Recipe

  • Yield:

    1-1/2 cups

  • Total Time:

    1 hr

  • Prep Time:

    20 mins

  • Cook Time:

    40 mins

Ingredients

  • Chili sauce
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped, assorted chilies (mild to hot
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt grinder
  • 3/4 cup Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • Shrimp
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh chili sauce
  • 1 fresh lime, halved

Instructions

  1. Step 1) Combine all sauce ingredients in a glass or plastic container with a tight fitting lid. Refrigerate for a minimum of three days.
  2. Step 2) Rinse and pat shrimp dry. Combine Chili Sauce and shrimp in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Marinate in refrigerator a minimum of 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3) Preheat grill to high heat.
  4. Step 4) Thread shrimp onto skewers. (If using wooden skewers, pre-soak in water first.)Grill 5 to 7 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and slightly pink. Turn skewers once, half-way through cooking. Squeeze fresh lime juice over shrimp before serving. If desired, serve with grilled sweet peppers.
  5. Note: Shrimp can be sautéed in a large, nonstick skillet if a grill is not available.
  6. Tip: The Chili Sauce can also be used as a marinade, dipping sauce or processed until smooth for a salad dressing. If using as a dipping sauce, bring to room temperature before serving.