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Coffee Mole With Grilled Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 lb large shrimp, peeled, and, deveined
- 1/4 c. minced fresh coriander
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp warm pepper flakes Mole Sauce
- 3/4 c. strong warm coffee
- 2 x ancho chili, seeded, and, minced
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 x onion, minced
- 3 clv garlic, chopped
- 1/3 c. toasted blanched almonds
- 1/4 c. golden brown raisins
- 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
- 1 x 19 ounce can tomato
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp dry coriander
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 pch grnd cloves
- 1 pch aniseed
- 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, minced
Directions
- In large bowl, toss together shrimp, coriander, oil and warm pepper flakes. Let stand at room temperature for 30 min, or possibly cover and chill for up to 3 hrs.
- After shrimp is marinated, prepare mole sauce.
- Meanwhile, place shrimp on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook till pink, about 3 min per side. Serve with mole sauce.
- Mole Sauce:In bowl, combine coffee and chilies; let soak till softened, about 20 min.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring, till softened, about 3 min. Set aside.
- In food processor, process almonds till coarsely grnd. Add in raisins and sesame seeds; pulse till coarsely grnd. Add in tomatoes, vinegar, oregano, cinnamon, coriander, pepper, cloves, aniseed, onion mix and softened chilies and soaking liquid; process till coarsely pureed.
- Return mix to skillet; simmer, uncovered, till thickened, about 20 min. Stir in chocolate till melted. Simmer for 5 min, stirring often.
- Serve with shrimp.
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