Grilled Shrimp in Banana-leaf Pouch

Name: Grilled Shrimp in Banana-leaf Pouch
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 60 inches (10- x banana leaves, trimmed and wiped with damp cloth; 59 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 Tbsps fresh lime juice; 237 milliliters chopped red bell pepper, divided; 2 servings Salt and pepper to taste; 454 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined; 237 milliliters Thai basil leaves, roughly torn; 237 milliliters chopped yellow onion, divided

Grilled Shrimp in Banana-leaf Pouch might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 294 calories, 49g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe serves 2. If you have banana leaves, salt and pepper, bell pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Toss shrimp with lime juice.

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Lime Juice

Shrimp

Combine 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 cup bell pepper, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.

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Bell Pepper

Garlic

Onion

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Food Processor

Bowl

Combine shrimp with onion mixture, remaining onion and bell pepper, and next 3 ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Bell Pepper

Shrimp

Onion

Place one banana leaf on a 12- x 16-inch piece of aluminum foil.

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Banana Leaves

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Aluminum Foil

Spread half of the shrimp mixture in center of leaf. Cover it with second banana leaf and another 12- x 16-inch piece of foil.

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Banana Leaves

Shrimp

Spread

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Aluminum Foil

Roll 4 edges of foil over tightly to form a pouch. Repeat with remaining banana leaves, foil, and shrimp.

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Banana Leaves

Shrimp

Roll

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Aluminum Foil

Grill pouches, covered with grill lid, over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes.

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Grill

Remove pouches from grill.

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Grill

Remove foil; place pouches onto serving plates.

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Aluminum Foil

Cut a slit in center of leaves, and peel back.

Sprinkle with cilantro.

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Cilantro

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Servings:

60inches

(10- x banana leaves, trimmed and wiped with damp cloth 59milliliters

chopped fresh cilantro 2

garlic cloves 2teaspoons

ground coriander 2Tbsps

fresh lime juice 237milliliters

chopped red bell pepper, divided 2servings

Salt and pepper to taste 454grams

shrimp, peeled and deveined 237milliliters

Thai basil leaves, roughly torn 237milliliters

chopped yellow onion, divided

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. One wine you could try is GIFFT by Kathie Lee Gifford Pinot Grigio. It has 4.8 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 15 dollars.