Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp with Chipotle Vinaigrette and Cilantro Oil



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Prep Time:
30 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
8 servings


Ingredients

  • 1bunchcilantro, rinsed
  • 1cupcanola oil
  • 1teaspoonhoney
  • 4teaspoonsfresh lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1canned chipotle pepper
  • 1tablespoonadobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
  • ¼cupfresh lemon juice
  • ½cuprice vinegar
  • 1clovegarlic
  • 1cupcanola oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 3poundsextra large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tail left on
  • 2poundsthinly sliced pancetta

  • Directions

    Prepare cilantro oil by pureeing cilantro, canola oil, honey, lime juice, and salt to taste until smooth; pour into a bowl or bottle, and set aside.

    Prepare the chipotle vinaigrette by pureeing the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and garlic in a blender until smooth. With the blender running, slowly pour in the canola oil, and puree until creamy. Season to taste with salt, and set aside.

    Preheat a grill for medium heat.

    Cut the pancetta slices in half. Wrap a half slice of pancetta around each shrimp to cover. Grill until the pancetta has crisped, and the shrimp has turned opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

    To serve, arrange cooked shrimp on a warmed serving platter or individual plates, and drizzle with chipotle vinaigrette and cilantro oil.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    839 Calories
    73g Fat
    3g Carbs
    42g Protein

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