Sun Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this vibrant Sun-Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp recipe! The rich, sun-dried tomato marinade infuses succulent shrimp with an irresistible blend of Mediterranean flavors and warming spices. A quick and easy weeknight meal, perfect for grilling enthusiasts and those seeking a burst of sunshine on their plates. Pro-tip: Press the marinade bag while turning for maximum flavor penetration!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 21 mins
Calories 203.4 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sun Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp

  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
  • zest of 1 lime
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons oil reserved from sun-dried tomatoes

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How to Make Sun Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp

  1. Drain 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in a sieve over a bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons of the oil.
  2. Place 1 tablespoon of the reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a food processor.
  3. Coarsely chop 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes.
  4. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the food processor.
  5. Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of reserved sun-dried tomato oil and the drained sun-dried tomatoes into a clean jar and store for later use.
  6. Add 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro, the zest and juice of 1 lime, and 1 tablespoon curry powder to the food processor.
  7. Process until completely smooth.
  8. In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined) with the sun-dried tomato mixture.
  9. Seal the bag tightly and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, pressing gently on the bag while turning occasionally to ensure even flavor distribution.
  10. Remove shrimp from bag and discard the marinade.
  11. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  12. Lightly coat the grill rack with cooking spray.
  13. Place shrimp on the prepared grill rack.
  14. Grill for 3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  15. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

5g

Carbs

3g