Cilantro Marinated Shrimp

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ¼ cups trimmed, washed cilantro plus 75 nice leaves for garnish
• 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded, de-veined and cut into chunks
• 3 pounds peeled shrimp (20 to 24 a pound)
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 6 limes, sliced into thin wedges

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    427 calories; 12 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 69 grams protein; 547 milligrams cholesterol; 1418 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Preparation

1. Heat broiler. If using an electric oven, place rack on top level and heat to broil/high.
2. Puree lime juice, oil, cilantro and peppers in a blender until smooth. Toss shrimp in this mixture and marinate for 30 minutes.
3. Place shrimp in single layer in 12 1/2-by-14 1/2-by-2-inch roasting pan.
4. Broil 1 1/2 minutes. Turn each shrimp and broil another 1 1/2 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
5. Sprinkle with salt. Using a toothpick, stick a cilantro leaf on top of each shrimp. Serve on a platter with wedges of lime. Serve hot, chilled or at room temperature.