Philippino - Fish and seafood

Recipe:

Shrimp in Achiote Oil

serves:

4

Ingredients:

Achiote oil:


Vegetable oil

Achiote (annatto) seeds


Shrimp:


Unsalted butter

Chilies, with seeds, thinly sliced

Garlic, finely chopped

Fresh lime juice

Soy sauce

Large shrimp, peeled, deveined

Salt

Freshly ground pepper

Scallions, thinly sliced



2 tbsp.

2 tbsp.




2 tbsp.

1 to 2

4 cloves

2 tbsp.

1 tbsp.

1 ¼ pound

To taste

To taste

2

Method:

1. For achiote oil:


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.

2. DO AHEAD: Achiote oil can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.


2. For shrimp:


1. Heat achiote oil and butter in a large skillet over 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.