SPICED SHRIMP WITH LIME-GINGER SAUCE

By jarren

Gourmet recipe

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 T grated fresh ginger
• 1 T grated lime zest
• 2 T fresh lime juice
• Shrimp:
• 1 T canola oil, divided
• 2 tsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tsp each ground coriander, paprika, cumin and brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp each sea salt and dried oregano
• Lime wedges
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• l lb large shrimp, peeled, with tail portion intact

Preparation

Step 1

Sauce:

In a small bowl, combine the mayo, ginger, lime zest and lime juice. (Can be made ahead - cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours)

Shrimp:

In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp of the oil, lime juice, coriander, paprika, cumin, brown sugar, salt, oregano and cayenne. In a large bowl, evenly coat the shrimp with the mixture. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes(can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 hours).

In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tsp of canola oil over medium high heat. Stir-fry the shrimp until bright pink and just cooked through, 2-2 minutes. Serve hot. Arrange on a platter with the sauce for dipping; garnish with lime wedges.