Author Notes
Not "Limey" as in British, limey as in more is better when it comes to the double date of a marinade and an aïoli. —boulangere
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp
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12
big prawns
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4
bbq skewers, soaked in water
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Zest and juice of 2 limes
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4
cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
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4 ounces
fruity olive oil
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Sea or kosher salt and pepper to taste
- For the Aïoli
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1
egg yolk
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4 ounces
canola oil
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4 ounces
fruity olive oil
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Zest and juice of 1 lime
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Handful cilantro leaves and stems, chopped
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Sea or kosher salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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If using bamboo skewers, stick them into a vase filled with cold water. This will keep them from shedding splinters (ouch) or bursting into flame on the grill. Mix all marinade ingredients together in a shallow bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat them. Set aside while you light the bbq and make your aïoli.
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Light the bbq. Make your aïoli. Place minced garlic and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to blend. With the machine running, add the egg yolk. Begin adding the canola oil a soup spoon full at a time. When finished, and with motor still running, add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Last, add the lime juice and zest. Turn out into a bowl. Fold in the cilantro. Taste, and adjust seasonings as you wish. Your aïoli should be soft and ready to be draped gently over those lovely shrimp.
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Remove shrimp from marinade. Slide three of them onto each skewer. Grill them until almost pink through - it's fine if there is still a line of grey in the center. By the time they drop into your aïoli, they will be done through, and oh so very tender. Slide them onto plates with a beautiful summer salad, top up your glasses of something sparkling, and sit down to a summer's brightly flavored dinner.
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