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Grilled Shrimp with Mustard-Seed Sauce

Name: Grilled Shrimp with Mustard-Seed Sauce
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer or 4 as a main
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds; 2 1/2 teaspoons tamarind concentrate or paste, or 3 tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, divided; 1 1/2 pound large shell-on, easy-peel shrimp

Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer or 4 as a main

Time 25 min

These Indian-inspired peel-and-eat shrimp are great to serve for a casual meal. We recommend that you use brown mustard seeds, but milder yellow seeds will also work; add a pinch of crushed red chile flakes to boost the heat. Watch our how-to video.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds
2 1/2 teaspoons tamarind concentrate or paste, or 3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, divided
1 1/2 pound large shell-on, easy-peel shrimp

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Method

Prepare a grill for medium-high heat cooking.

Place mustard seeds in a small heavy skillet and cook, shaking skillet frequently, until seeds are toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes; you can do this on the grill grate or on the stove top over medium-high heat.

Cool the seeds slightly, then pulse them in a spice grinder until crushed.

Transfer to a large bowl and stir in tamarind, cilantro, 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Set aside.

In another bowl, toss shrimp with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Thread shrimp on 6 (12-inch) metal skewers or place them in a grill basket.

Grill, turning once or twice, until shrimp are just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes total.

Add to the bowl with mustard seed sauce and toss to coat. Serve hot.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: (as an appetizer), 100 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 100mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 2g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 11g protein.

Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds
2 1/2 teaspoons tamarind concentrate or paste, or 3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, divided
1 1/2 pound large shell-on, easy-peel shrimp

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