Anticucho is a Peruvian street food classic. The shrimp is marinated in a flavorful mixture of lime juice and chipotles in adobo, then layered with sweet pineapple and red onion to balance the heat.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 skewers |
Ingredients
- 12 ounces peeled and deveined large shrimp (about 16), tails removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 chipotles in adobo, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces peeled and cored pineapple, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Rocoto Aioli, recipe follows
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons rocoto pepper paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with the olive oil, cumin, oregano, cayenne, chipotles and adobo sauce, lime zest and juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour (see Cook’s Note).
- Meanwhile, prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat.
- Alternate the shrimp, pineapple and red onion on 4 metal or wooden skewers. If there’s leftover marinade in the bowl, brush it onto the skewers so the pineapple and red onion pieces are seasoned.
- Grill, flipping halfway, until the shrimp are charred in spots and cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Serve with the Rocoto Aioli and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Stir together the mayonnaise, rocoto paste, oregano, black pepper, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 598 |
| Total Fat | 52 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Cholesterol | 159 mg |
| Sodium | 866 mg |