"Friday Shrimp" (Turmeric-Rubbed Shrimp Stuffed with Garlic and Cilantro)

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 7 servings
  • Total: 25 min
  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 15 min
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Ingredients

14 large Mexican shrimp, shelled, deveined, tails intact

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating

10 large cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

1 fennel bulb, shaved thinly

Juice of 2 limes 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the turmeric, salt, and ground coriander. Toss the shrimp with the turmeric mixture and enough olive oil to coat. 
  3. Mix the garlic with half of the cilantro and a 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Slice a deep slit in the back of each shrimp from head to just above the tail. Be sure to not cut all the way through the shrimp. Stuff each shrimp with the garlic mixture and line up on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven until cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes. 
  4. Meanwhile, while the shrimp are cooking, toss the fennel with the lime juice and the remaining cilantro. Season the fennel salad with salt and a generous amount of pepper. 
  5. Remove the shrimp from the oven. Serve 2 shrimp per plate with a small mound of fennel salad in the middle.

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dorypoway

Really enjoyed the flavors in this dish.  I took the recommendations of other reviewers and sauteed the garlic to soften the bite -- that was the only change to recipe.  The shrimp had a very subtle flavor from the tumeric and coriander, and the garlic and cilantro added 'fresh' pop of flavor  The fennel 'salad' was a pleasant surprised --- didn't expect it to have much flavor, but it was great, wonderfully refreshing and perfect accompaniment to the shrimp.  I also made Aarti's Summer Squash with Turmeric Butter to serve with the shrimp -- wonderful menu.  Definitely will make the shrimp again, and also the summer squash.

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