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Javanese Sambal with Grilled Shrimp
Photo: Dana DeVolk

Javanese Sambal with Grilled Shrimp

6 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

613
Calories
56g
Protein
38g
Fat
16g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Anchovy 100g 210
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 6 Serrano Peppers, seeded, deveined, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Anchovy Paste
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 5 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

1

In a food processor, whirl cocount, chilies, anchovy paste, garlic, and lime juice until coconut and chilies are minced; scrape container sides frequently.

2

Rinse and drain shrimp.

3

Thread onto 4 flat metal skewers (10 to 14 in.) Brush shrimp with paste.

4

Be sure to reserve some for serving.

5

Place shrimp on a BBQ grill over a solid bed of medium-hot coals or on a gas grill set at medium hot (can hold hand at grill level for no more than 3 seconds); close lid on grill.

6

Cook shrimp, turning once, until bright pink but still moist (about 2 minutes a side).

7

Serve with reserved sambal paste.

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Category:Guamanian Recipes

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Category:Guamanian Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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