Firecracker Shrimp

14 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • Firecracker Mash
  • 1/3 cup almonds
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded
  • 1 bunch cilantro (without stems)
  • 6 scallions
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/8 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Shrimp
  • 2 lbs medium shrimp or 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/8 cup lemon juice
  • salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Place the ingredients for the mash in a food processor or blender and blend until a smooth paste forms (probably about 1 minute).
  2. 2
    Place in a covered dish with the shrimp and marinate at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  3. 3
    Heat the tablespoon of olive oil and saute the shrimp until pink.
  4. 4
    Use the lemon juice to deglaze the pan, and season the shrimp with salt as needed.
  5. 5
    If desired, you can garnish with thinly sliced avocado, sprigs of cilantro, or cherry tomatoes.

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