Description

Give grilled shrimp a tropical flavor with this Brazilian take, turning the classic Brazilian cocktail caipirinha into a delicious vinaigrette. Serve with your favorite salad or side.

Ingredients

• 1/2 t. finely grated lime zest
• 3 T. freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 T. cachaça ( a distilled spirit made from sugarcane juice. It is the most popular distilled alcoholic beverage in Brazil.)
• 1/2 t. sugar
• pinch Kosher salt
• 1/2 c. plus 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• freshly ground black pepper
• Kosher salt
• 1 lb. (16 - 20 pieces) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
• non-stick cooking spray
• 2 T. freshly chopped cilantro
• 2 T. freshly chopped parsley

Steps

1. Vinaigrette:
2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, cachaça, sugar, and a small pinch of salt, until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
3. Gradually whisk in ½ c. olive oil, a little at a time, until sauce emulsifies and starts to take on a thicker consistency and is well blended.