Shrimp Anticuchos Criolla-Style

2 hrs.
Easy
Servings: 2-4

Ingredients

For the anticuchos:

  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Ají Amarillo Pepper
  • 2 Ají Panca Peppers
  • 1 tbsp. Ginger
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • ½ tbsp. Ground Cumin
  • ¼ cup White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. Lime Juice
  • 24 jumbo Shrimp
  • For the criolla sauce:

    • 1 Purple Onion
    • ½ Green Bell Pepper
    • 2 small Tomatoes
    • Salt and pepper
    • ¼ cup Olive Oil
    • ¼ cup White Wine Vinegar
    • 1 red Chili Pepper, optional
    • Directions

      1. Sauté the garlic and the ají peppers with the olive oil. Blend with the rest of the ingredients from the marinade minus the shrimp.
      2. In a bowl pour the marinade and cover shrimp with it. Marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
      3. In bamboo sticks insert the shrimp and grill (or on a pan or oven) until brown.
      4. Prep the criolla sauce mixing all the chopped ingredients.
      5. In a plate place two or three anticuchos and serve with criolla sauce.
      6. Pro Tips

        Decorate with hard-boiled egg and tomato for added color.