Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Dipping Sauce

By littlefish

“I came up with this recipe when my daughter grew a beautiful jalapeno plant last summer. I already had cilantro in the garden, so it seemed like a great combination for a tasty sauce.” Elizabeth Lubin — Huntington Beach, California

Ingredients

• DIPPING SAUCE:
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Dash cayenne pepper

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, oil, chives and garlic. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving.
Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sauce. Yield: 4 servings.
Editor's Note: We recommend wearing disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers. Avoid touching your face.