This dish makes a hearty and filling main dish and is also great to serve as an appetizer or hors d’oeuvre.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch cilantro, rinsed
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- Salt to taste
- 1 canned chipotle pepper
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 pounds extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tail left on
- 2 pounds thinly sliced pancetta
Directions
Step 1
Prepare cilantro oil by pureeing cilantro, canola oil, honey, lime juice, and salt to taste until smooth; pour into a bowl or bottle, and set aside.
Step 2
Prepare the chipotle vinaigrette by pureeing the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and garlic in a blender until smooth. With the blender running, slowly pour in the canola oil, and puree until creamy. Season to taste with salt, and set aside.
Step 3
Preheat a grill for medium heat.
Step 4
Cut the pancetta slices in half. Wrap a half slice of pancetta around each shrimp to cover. Grill until the pancetta has crisped, and the shrimp has turned opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Step 5
To serve, arrange cooked shrimp on a warmed serving platter or individual plates, and drizzle with chipotle vinaigrette and cilantro oil.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 839 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat73g | 94% |
Saturated Fat10g | 49% |
Cholesterol301mg | 100% |
Sodium1183mg | 51% |
Total Carbohydrate3g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein42g | |
Vitamin C9mg | 46% |
Calcium62mg | 5% |
Iron5mg | 27% |
Potassium505mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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