Grilled Shrimp with Citrus-Sambal-Oelek Dressing

The strong flavors of this shrimp dish—as well as the wine poured with it, a vibrant Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—are ideal for a bold-spirited Aries

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 2

Course Drinks

Cuisine French

Servings 8 people

Calories 30 kcal

1 tbsp sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (stems removed)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp fresh orange juice (room temperature)
1 tbsp chopped oregano
1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing (small, Cara Cara, or Valencia)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
32 jumbo shrimp (about 4 pounds), shelled and deveined

Step 1
In a bowl, whisk the sambal oelek with the lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice and oregano. Whisk in the 1/2 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Brush the shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp over moderate heat, turning once, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to plates and spoon the dressing on top. Serve.

Suggested Pairing

The strong flavors of this shrimp dish—as well as the wine poured with it, a vibrant Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—are ideal for a bold-spirited Aries.

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