Best Giant Shrimp In Habanero Sauce Recipes

Habanero BBQ Shrimp image

Provided by Lazarus Lynch

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup apricot preserves
Juice of 2 limes, plus wedges for serving
1 habanero pepper, seeded and small diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 small garlic cloves, finely grated
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 pounds extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetable oil, for brushing

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix together the apricot preserves, lime juice, habanero, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Transfer half the sauce to a large zip-top bag and add the shrimp. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Heat a grill to high or heat a large grill pan over high heat. Brush the grates or the pan with oil. Soak bamboo skewers in water and a wedge lime.
Thread 5 shrimp onto a bamboo or metal skewer (discard the sauce in the bag) and grill until charred on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Do not overcook, please.
Serve with the remaining sauce on the side for dipping and lime wedges.

Grilled Shrimp With Orange-Habanero Mojo image

Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon seeded and chopped pickled habanero chile peppers (or use 1 tablespoon habanero hot sauce)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound)

Steps:

Soak eight 8-inch wooden skewers in cold water for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. Meanwhile, make the mojo: Combine the orange juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, the pickled habaneros, half of the garlic, the cilantro, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl; whisk well and set aside.
Combine the remaining garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil in a small bowl. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Skewer the shrimp and brush with some of the oil-garlic mixture on both sides; season with salt and pepper. Grill until opaque, about 2 minutes per side, brushing with the remaining oil-garlic mixture. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with the orange-habanero mojo.

Habanero Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories condiment

Time 30m

Yield 10 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 carrots, sliced
6 habanero peppers, seeds removed and sliced
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup water

Steps:

In a food processor, finely chop the carrots and habanero peppers. In a small saucepan heat the butter and add the chopped garlic. Then add the carrot and habanero mixture and saute until carrots are soft. While stirring add the apple cider vinegar and salt and pepper, to taste. Then add the water and simmer until mixture is thick enough for spreading.