MAI-KAI'S GRILLED GARLIC SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO AIOLI

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This recipe is from the Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant. This restaurant is magnificent! Prep time is estimated and does not include time for marinating.

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Low Protein

Time 43m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 bamboo skewers, 12 inch
1 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
16 medium shrimp (size 21/25)
3 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic
4 romaine lettuce leaves
2 ounces fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce honey

Steps:

  • Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving only the tail attached.
  • Take 4 shrimp for each bamboo skewer and skewer through the the center of the tail and set aside.
  • In a 12" flat pan mix the olive oil, basil and 2 teaspoon of chopped garlic.
  • Add the shrimp to the olive oil, marinate, cover and place in cooler for at least one hour.
  • For Aioli: Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, cilantro and honey in a small mixing bowl and keep cool until ready to serve.
  • Light coals on grill until ready to cook.
  • Take shrimp skewers out of marinade, lightly dry on paper towel and place on grill.
  • Cook on each side 3-4 minutes or until pink.
  • For each serving, place one lettuce leaf on a plate and put one grilled shrimp skewer on top of lettuce.
  • Put 3 oz of cilantro aioli in a small ramekin and place next to the gripped shrimp for dipping and serve.

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