Camarao Grelhado Piri Piri Grilled Shrimp Pili Pili
Fire up your grill and bring bold, zesty flavors to your table with this Camarão Grelhado Piri Piri, or Grilled Shrimp Pili Pili. This Portuguese-African fusion recipe is a tantalizing celebration of smoky, spicy, and citrusy notes, thanks to a vibrant marinade made from fresh red chili peppers, garlic, ground cumin, and a splash of lemon juice and white vinegar. Succulent jumbo shrimp are marinated to perfection, then quickly grilled to achieve a light char and tender, juicy texture. Topped with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges for a refreshing finish, this dish is both quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for summer cookouts or an easy weeknight dinner, serve your Piri Piri shrimp alongside crusty bread, rice, or a crisp green salad for a meal that’s as versatile as it is flavorful. Keywords: grilled shrimp, piri piri shrimp, spicy shrimp recipe, seafood grill, easy summer recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Raw jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 2 pieces Fresh red chili peppers (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped chili peppers, paprika, ground cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the piri piri marinade. Mix well.
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Add the shrimp to the bowl with the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 10 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers, piercing through the tail and the thick part of the shrimp to secure them.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan to prevent sticking.
Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are opaque and have a light char. Be careful not to overcook, as shrimp become tough when overdone.
Remove the shrimp skewers from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the shrimp.
Enjoy your Camarao Grelhado Piri Piri with a side of crusty bread, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.8 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 2940 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 124.2 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 475 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1857 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
