Grilled Shrimp With Lime-Cilantro Marinade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh cilantro
8 medium chopped scallions
2 green chilies (optional)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pinch turmeric
3 lbs large shrimp
FOR GARNISH
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
chili powder
lime, quartered
fresh cilantro

Preparation

In a blender or food processor place the cilantro leaves and stems, scallions, chilies, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and turmeric.
Puree, adding a little water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail intact.
Devein them, place them in a bowl, and toss with the cilantro puree.
Marinate for 8-12 hours.
Prepare a moderately hot charcoal fire.
When ready to cook, scoop up the shrimp so that more of the marinade remains on one side of each one.
Place the shrimp marinade-side up pon the grill.
Cook until almost done, about 2 minutes.
Turn shrimp over and cook quickly on marinade side, about 1 minute.
Remove shrimp from grill.
Divide shrimp among serving plates.
Pass garnishes at table.
Each guest should sprinkle the shrimp with coarse salt, pepper, chili powder, a squeeze of lime juice, and a few cilantro leaves.