Grilled Shrimp Pili Pili
- 2 lbs large shrimp (raw)
- 1 teaspoon birds eye chile, minced (can use serrano, Thai, or other hot chile to your taste)
- 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2/3 cup peanut oil
- salt
- pepper
- 1 lemon, quartered, to be used for garnish
- Shell, devein and wash shrimp, leaving tails intact. Dry thoroughly on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the chile, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and the peanut oil.
- Place shrimp in a large bowl, and pour the oil mixture over the shrimp, coating the shrimp well. Cover bowl, and place in the refrigerator at least three hours, and stir occasionally.
- Preheat the broiler (or grill). Remove the shrimp from the marinade and place in a single layer on a tray under the broiler, or in a grill basket for the grill. Cook about 2 minutes per side, until the shrimp are pink.
- Serve with hot rice and garnish with a lemon quarter.
shrimp, birds eye chile, garlic, lemon juice, peanut oil, salt, pepper, lemon
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-shrimp-pili-pili-135283 (may not work)