Shrimp In Achiote Oil
- ACHIOTE OIL
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Achiote (Annatto) Seeds
- SHRIMP
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 2 Thai chiles, with seeds, thinly sliced
- 4 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Calamansi juice (** or lime juice)
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 1/4 pounds Large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 2 Scallions, thinly sliced
- a few pinches each kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- ACHIOTE OIL
- Cook oil and achiote seeds in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until oil turns dark red, about 5 minutes. Strain into a jar and let cool.rn(** Note: The achiote oil can be made up to 1 week ahead. Cover and chill)
- SHRIMP
- Heat achiote oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chiles, garlic, calamansi juice, and soy sauce and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing often, until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 4 minutes.
- Top with scallions and serve with bread
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/28683-shrimp-in-achiote-oil (may not work)