Chili-Lime Shrimp with Green Onions
By Timothy Hollingsworth
2 Reviews
Chef Timothy Hollingsworth is combining fresh & zesty flavors with a kick of spice for the ultimate grilled shrimp. The secret is in the chili-lime mayo that keeps the shrimp juicy and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time
5 Min
Cook Time
10 Min
Pellets
Pecan
Yields: 2 Servings
Ingredients
Chili-Lime Mayonnaise
2 1/4 Ounce | Guajillo peppers |
1 Cup | mayonnaise |
2 Teaspoon | Chile de arbol |
6 Tablespoon | Salsa Huichol Hot Sauce or favorite hot sauce |
2 Tablespoon | fresh squeezed lime juice |
Green Onions
2 Bunch | green onions |
2 Tablespoon | extra-virgin olive oil |
As Needed | salt and pepper |
Shrimp
12 Whole | extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined |
As Needed | kosher salt |
1 Medium | lime, zested |
Units of Measurement:
Steps
Step 1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 375°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
00:15
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Step 2
Prepare guajillo peppers by cutting off the stems and slicing down the side of the pepper. Shake out any seeds and pull out dried veins.
Ingredients
2 1/4 Ounce Guajillo peppers
Step 3
Roast peppers directly on the grill grate for 3 to 4 minutes on each side depending on thickness, or until they deepen in color but are not yet blackened. Be careful not to burn them, and if you do, be sure to discard them as they will become bitter.
00:06
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Step 4
Place peppers in a bowl and cover with hot water, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
Step 5
To make chili-lime mayonnaise, add grilled peppers, mayonnaise, chile de arbol, hot sauce and lime juice into a blender and combine until smooth.
Ingredients
1 Cup mayonnaise
2 Teaspoon Chile de arbol
6 Tablespoon Salsa Huichol Hot Sauce or favorite hot sauce
2 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
Step 6
In a bowl, season green onions with extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
Ingredients
2 Bunch green onions
2 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
As Needed salt and pepper
Step 7
Sprinkle shrimp with salt and place directly on the grill grates for 4 to 5 minutes depending on size. Brush shrimp with chili-lime mayonnaise throughout the cooking process. Once shrimp are cooked through, firm, and no longer translucent, they are ready to go.
Ingredients
12 Whole extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
As Needed kosher salt
Step 8
While shrimp are cooking, place green onions on the grill for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they are slightly charred.
00:04
275 ˚F / 135 ˚C
Step 9
Remove shrimp and green onions from the grill. Serve with additional chili-lime mayonnaise and fresh lime zest. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 Medium lime, zested
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