Spiced Moroccan-Style Shrimp

Name: Spiced Moroccan-Style Shrimp
Yield: Makes 48
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 7.25-ounce jars roasted red peppers, well drained; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 5 teaspoons minced seeded serrano chilies; 3 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon grated lime peel; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil; 48 large uncooked shrimp (about2 pounds), peeled, deveined; 48 3/4-inch cubes peeled cored pineapple; 48 6-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 2 limes, cut into wedges

August 20, 2004

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Yield
Makes 48

Ingredients

teaspoons ground coriander

tablespoon ground cumin

/2 teaspoon turmeric

7.25-ounce jars roasted red peppers, well drained

/3 cup chopped onion

teaspoons minced seeded serrano chilies

garlic cloves

/4 cup honey

/4 cup fresh lime juice

tablespoon grated lime peel

/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil

large uncooked shrimp (about2 pounds), peeled, deveined

3/4-inch cubes peeled cored pineapple

6-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained

/2 cup chopped green onions

tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

limes, cut into wedges

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Preparation

Step 1
Stir coriander, cumin and turmeric in small skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to processor. Add red peppers, onion, chilies and garlic. Blend to form smooth paste. Mix in honey, lime juice and peel. With machine running, gradually blend in 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Cover; chill overnight.
Step 2
Thread 1 shrimp and 1 pineapple cube onto each skewer. Brush with 3 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Preheat broiler. Arrange skewers in single layer on 3 baking sheets. Working in batches, broil until shrimp are almost cooked through, turning once, about 2 minutes per side. Brush shrimp and pineapple with some red pepper sauce. Broil 1 minute longer.
Step 3
Arrange skewers on platter. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with limes and remaining sauce.

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