Grilled Shrimp with Caipirinha VinaigretteRecipe preview on Faxo
Recipe

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
- Vinaigrette:
- 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.
- 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.
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