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In this Filipino dish, achiote oil bathes the shrimp in an amber hue, and citrus lends a bright, tart note.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Achiote oil:
Shrimp:
For achiote oil:
Step 1
Cook oil and achiote seeds in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until oil turns dark red, about 5 minutes. Strain into a jar and let cool.
Step 2
DO AHEAD:Achiote oil can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
For shrimp:
Step 3
胭脂树油和黄油在一个大煎锅和爱r medium heat. Add chiles, garlic, calamansi juice, and soy sauce and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing often, until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Top with scallions and serve with bread.
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Reviews (2)
Back to TopI've served this 4 or 5 times and it gets rave reviews. Just needs more chili for more heat. Excellent.
jtlna
Atlanta , Ga
8/28/2014
This was most disappointing -- and we made it exactly according to the recipe, annatto seeds and all. We will use other recipes for shrimp in the future.
Anonymous
Avon, CT
6/15/2014