Recipe: Sharon's Spicy Tamarind Sauce Adds a Kick to Your Shrimp

The Kahn siblings have entered the hot sauce world blazing trails with their homemade dippings. Using a family recipe and nothing but natural ingredients, Captain Rick's Hot Sauce and Sharon's Spicy Tamarind keep you smokin' hot.Click here to learn how their sauces are featured at long-time Miami locals watering hole...

By Christina Staalstrom

September 19, 2011

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The Kahn siblings have entered the hot sauce world blazing trails with their homemade dippings. Using a family recipe and nothing but natural ingredients, Captain Rick's Hot Sauce and Sharon's Spicy Tamarind keep you smokin' hot.

Click here to learn how their sauces are featured at long-time Miami locals watering hole Scotty's Landing at both the bar and in the kitchen and get the recipe for Captain Rick's fiery Bloody Mary that's sure to kick start your weekend. And if that's not enough, we've got Sharon's Spicy Tamarind Grilled Shrimp to add some extra hotness to your grill.

Sharon's Spicy Tamarind Grilled Shrimp

24 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley or cilantro
5 medium cloves crushed garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Sharon's spicy tamarind sauce
wood skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes

Directions:

Combine all ingredients together with the shrimp, cover and allow marinating for 30 minutes.

Thread shrimp on the skewers and place on greased grill over medium heat. Allow shrimp to cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side, brushing regularly with marinade.

Serve with Sharon's spicy tamarind sauce.

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Christina Staalstrom

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