Samak Mashwi (grilled Shrimp With Herb Sauce)
Samak Mashwi is a popular Libyan dish featuring grilled shrimp served with a flavorful herb sauce. This dish is perfect for seafood lovers and is a great addition to any barbecue or gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the parsley, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to make the herb sauce.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve the grilled shrimp with the herb sauce on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Grill Skewers Bowl
Tools
Tongs Basting brush
Serving suggestions
Serve the grilled shrimp with herb sauce alongside a fresh salad and warm pita bread.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes before grilling.
Cost
$20