MONSTER SHRIMP WITH ORANGE CHILI GLAZE1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges) 1/2 cup cilantro 1 tablespoon Asian red chili paste 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves 3 scallions, green parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 pounds extra-large shrimp (16-20-count size), shelled and deveined Put the orange juice, cilantro, chili paste, olive oil, garlic, scallion, chipotle and salt in a blender or food processor fitted with metal blade, and blend until smooth. Place shrimp in freezer bag and pour orange juice mixture over shrimp. Chill in refrigerator or ice-filled cooler for 2-3 hours, but no longer. Remove shrimp from marinade and discard marinade. Grill shrimp over medium-high heat until they are opaque in center, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and serve immediately, although they still rock at room temperature. Source: Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style by Mario Batali
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