Description
Grilled shrimp with tomatillo and grape brandied salsa cocktail.
Ingredients
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- For the salsa:
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 small bunch red seedless grapes, halved
- 6 tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 red chili peppers, chopped and seeded
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 fresh lime, juiced (reserve about 1 tsp for shrimp)
- 4 Tbs (59 ml) French brandy or cognac
- 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 Tbs (7.3 ml)Cambodian lemongrass curry seasoning
- 1/2 Tbs (7.3 ml)cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Food processor or blender
- For the shrimp:
- 12 raw colossal shrimp, peeled and veined tail on
- 1 Tbs (15 ml)olive oil
- Splash of French brandy
- 1 tsp (15 ml)lime juice
- 1–2 pinches cayenne pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 1 shallot
- 4 skewers
- For the rolled tortillas:
- 4 large tortillas
- 2 Tbs (29.5 ml)butter
- 1 cup (250 ml)midnight moon cheese, grated
Instructions
- Begin preparing your salsa by roughly chopping all produce and placing in a large food processor. (If using dry chilies, reconstitute in warm water until soft)Reserving a few grapes halved to add to processed salsa, if desired.
- Slowly add liquids while the processor is on, adding more if needed. Add cumin and curry,continuing to blend until fully incorporated. Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside stirring occasionally.
- Heat grill to 375 degrees f ( 190 c).
- Place shrimp in a large bowl along with olive oil, brandy, lime juice, cayenne and salt. Toss until shrimp is coated.
- Alternating between shrimp and shallot, place on skewers.
- Place on grill about 4-5 min each side or until shrimps begin to char slightly and are pink.
- Now prepare your cheese tortilla rolls by buttering one side of each tortilla and place on a sheet of foil. Add 1/4 of cheese to each tortilla and roll.
- Place the foil with the tortilla roll onto grill until browned on each side and cheese has melted.
Notes
If you are unable to obtain the Cambodian lemongrass curry a small amount of dry lemon grass ground, ground ginger, lime zest and a mild chili powder will be close.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins