Chile-Lime Shrimp 3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and uncooked MARINADE 1 clove minced garlic 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 3 Tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon chile powder 2 teaspoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes 2 teaspoons peanut oil GARNISH 1 avocado, cut into even 1/2 inch chunks 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 Tablespoons cilantro, minced salt and pepper to taste 1. Mix marinade ingredients together and marinate shrimp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours. 2. Broil shrimp 4 inches from heat for 2 minutes. Flip shrimp and broil on other side until done (about 2 minutes more). Cool shrimp slightly. 3. Gently mix avocado with lime juice, cilantro, salt & pepper. 4. Skewer an avocado slice then a shrimp with a toothpick. Repeat with all shrimp and arrange on a platter. Shrimp can be cooked ahead through step 2 and refrigerated for several hours. |