How to Make Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp with Chipotle Vinaigrette and Cilantro Oil - A Step-by-Step Guide

Imagine sitting at a dinner table with a plate of succulent, tender shrimp, wrapped in crispy, salty pancetta and drizzled with a smoky chipotle vinaigrette and vibrant cilantro oil. This indulgent dish is the epitome of elevated seafood cuisine, perfect for impressing your guests or treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home. With the combination of rich, savory flavors and bright, fresh accents, Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp with Chipotle Vinaigrette and Cilantro Oil is a show-stopping recipe th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch cilantro, rinsed
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 canned chipotle pepper
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 pounds extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tail left on
  • 2 pounds thinly sliced pancetta

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Prepare cilantro oil by pureeing cilantro, canola oil, honey, lime juice, and salt to taste until smooth; pour into a bowl or bottle, and set aside.
  • Prepare the chipotle vinaigrette by pureeing the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and garlic in a blender until smooth. With the blender running, slowly pour in the canola oil, and puree until creamy. Season to taste with salt, and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill for medium heat.
  • Cut the pancetta slices in half. Wrap a half slice of pancetta around each shrimp to cover. Grill until the pancetta has crisped, and the shrimp has turned opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • To serve, arrange cooked shrimp on a warmed serving platter or individual plates, and drizzle with chipotle vinaigrette and cilantro oil.
  • Nutrition

    839 cal.

    • Total Fat: 73g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 301mg
    • Sodium: 1183mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 505mg