Mozambican Peri Peri Sauce for Shrimps and Prawns
Bring bold, fiery flavors to your seafood dishes with this authentic Mozambican Peri Peri Sauce, a vibrant marinade and dipping sauce crafted especially for shrimps and prawns. Bursting with the heat of red bird's eye chilies and balanced by zesty fresh lemon juice, earthy smoked paprika, and a hint of garlic, this sauce is a tantalizing blend of spice and tang. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, this sauce seamlessly combines its ingredients into a smooth, flavor-packed mixture that can be used as a marinade or finishing touch. Warmed gently to meld its flavors, the Peri Peri Sauce elevates your shrimp or prawn dishes into a culinary delight brimming with Mozambican flair. Perfect for barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this sauce is a must-try for spice lovers and seafood enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Red bird's eye chilies
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Deseed the red bird's eye chilies for a milder sauce (optional) or leave them whole for maximum heat.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chilies, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, white vinegar, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Blend until smooth, ensuring the ingredients are well combined.
Add the fresh parsley and water, then blend again to incorporate the parsley into the sauce.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice as preferred.
Pour the peri peri sauce into a saucepan and warm it over low heat for 3-5 minutes to meld the flavors.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature before using it as a marinade or dipping sauce for shrimps and prawns.
For marinating, coat the cleaned shrimps or prawns in the sauce and allow them to sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before grilling or pan-frying.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.9 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1201 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 673 mg | 14% | |
*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.
