Grilled Shrimp With Spicy Slaw

Grilled Shrimp With Spicy Slaw
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
20 minutes
Rating
5(663)
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Lightly charred, citrusy grilled shrimp are the star of this quick slaw made from a pile of thinly sliced, crunchy green cabbage tossed with a sweet-tart citrus dressing. Cilantro adds bright flavor, and this dish has a bit of spice in the form of fresh jalapeños. They range quite a bit in their heat level, so start with a small amount and add more as you see fit. (You can also add julienned mango to tame the heat, if you like.) Feel free to substitute any quick-cooking protein for the shrimp; grilled chicken thighs or slabs of grilled tofu would work wonderfully. The cabbage will soften as it sits, so serve soon after it has been dressed to maximize its crunch.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • ¼cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 1 orange)
  • 3tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 2 limes)
  • ¼cup neutral oil
  • 2tablespoons honey
  • 2tablespoons thinly sliced jalapeño (or more, to taste)
  • ½teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
  • 1pound large (16 to 20 count) peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 4packed cups thinly shredded green cabbage (½ medium head)
  • 1mango (optional), peeled and julienned
  • 1cup chopped cilantro
  • 2thinly sliced scallions
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

341 calories; 15 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 26 grams sugars; 25 grams protein; 395 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, oil, honey, jalapeño and salt. Taste and add more jalapeño if you’d like more heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add 2 tablespoons of the dressing to a medium bowl and toss with the shrimp; let the shrimp marinate while you heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high.

  3. Step 3

    Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing from the large bowl, then add the cabbage, mango (if using), cilantro and scallions to the large bowl; toss to coat.

  4. Step 4

    Grill the shrimp until lightly charred and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer the slaw to a serving platter. Set the shrimp on top and drizzle shrimp with the remaining 2 tablespoons of dressing; serve immediately.

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To produce a similar dish even quicker, use Trader Joe's mango-jicama slaw and top with grilled shrimp.

Nice, simple recipe with summery flavors. I made it as written except I threw in zest from half the orange, and we put a sprinkle of Tajín on the plated dish. Also used bagged slaw to save prep time. I think I would add a little garlic to the dressing next time, but otherwise good as written!

It was going to rain and I could not chance the outdoor grill, so I used my George Forman grill for the shrimp and they were delicious, juicy and done to perfection. The flavors in the citrus based sauce was the perfect accent for this wonderful summer evening dish. My dinner guest couldn't stop raving. It was an A++ hit for me, an 83 year old widower who loves anything with Shrimp.

This is a delicious recipe! I made as described, except for using pickled jalapeno slices, having no fresh jalapenos available. We rolled the slaw and the shrimp in flour tortillas, and enjoyed a perfect Cinco de Mayo feast!

Instead of jalapeños, add chopped kimchi.

No. Defrost the shrimp and grill just like they are fresh. Shrimp cooks pretty fast so keep an eye on them. Good luck!

I used an immersion blender to emulsify the marinade, which took seconds to blend. This turned out great, and wasn't bland at all for us.

Had some salmon I wanted to use so did the dish with salmon pan-fried in a little butter instead of shrimp. Just as good.

Light and fresh! I so often forget about oranges when doing anything citrus so this was a good reminder. I also added lemon juice for more acidity. Used a mix of packaged rainbow slaw and shredded Brussels sprouts. Did both shrimp (don’t marinate more than a couple of minutes or you’ll have ceviche) and boneless breast (salt generously several hours ahead and you get super juicy every time - since marinating I just added a good amount more of kosher salt to the marinade)

Sprinkle shrimp with Rancho Gordo Stardust powder -- chile, lime, brown sugar -- when on the grill. Pumps up the flavor a bit and gives more contrast with the sweetness of the slaw.

Added carrots, garlic, and extra cilantro. Used half as much honey and added some lemon juice. Mango shouldn't be listed as optional. I didn't use any oil as didn't see the point in a recipe like this. Cooked the shrimp in a bit of butter on the stove as no BBQ. I think peanuts would be really nice added last minute.

Did what other commenters suggested, added a clove of garlic and blizted the marinade. Added avocado to the salad. Used packaged brocolli slaw. We like spicy, so used one jalapeno and one serrano. Yum!

I made this almost exactly like the recipe except I only had about a 1/2 cup of cilantro. This was a big hit in my house. Next time, I’ll add more cilantro and maybe more jalapeño.

Refreshing and delicious. Used garlic chives and some wild arugula instead of scallions. Yes to mango!

it tasted like cabbage soaked in orange juice Yuk I made it just as indicated except no cilantro

I’ve made this both by the recipe and with the Trader Joe’s slaw shortcut. It’s by far superior if you buy your own mango, cilantro, and other ingredients.

Wonderful summer dinner. I added half an avocado and it was a perfect compliment.

Delicious! Used bagged cabbage mix and salad mix as base. Dressing is wonderful. Avocados and pepitas as a topper.

This was great! The only thing I did differently because I couldn't find a ripe mango, I used dried apricots for sweetness and color. It was a great substitute.

Flavorful and fresh, light and semi-sweet! Added a garlic mayo sauce at the end for a savory touch. Partner was very impressed.

Fast and Healthy. I added smoked chipotle to the marinade and to the shrimp. Served with sliced avocados. YUM!

Kind of drab. Maybe more jalapeño but I doubt it.

Excellent quick recipe. Stir-fried the shrimp in a very hot wok, which worked fine, though would probably get better sear on the grill or in a cast iron pan. Finished with a sprinkle of Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru).

Nice, simple easy. - but. the slaw lacked a little oomph in my opinion. May try suggestions from other commenters to add zest and/or tahine

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