Lemon Grilled Shrimp with Coffee Cream Pie
Juicy, lemony grilled shrimp with a bold, charred finish, balanced by a coffee cream pie that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Grilled Shrimp:
- Shrimp large, peeled & deveined – 1 lb
- Lemon juice – ¼ cup
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Paprika – 1 tsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Chili flakes – ½ tsp optional
- Fresh parsley chopped – 1 tbsp
For the Coffee Cream Pie:
- Heavy cream – 1 cup
- Whole milk – 1 cup
- Espresso powder – 1 tbsp
- Sugar – ½ cup
- Cornstarch – 2 tbsp
- Egg yolks – 3
- Dark chocolate melted – ¼ cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Pie crust pre-baked – 1
Instructions
For the Lemon Grilled Shrimp:
- Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes in a bowl.
- Toss shrimp in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat grill to medium-high and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
For the Coffee Cream Pie:
- In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, espresso powder, and sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously.
- Whisk cornstarch and egg yolks in a separate bowl, then slowly add to the saucepan.
- Stir until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add melted chocolate and vanilla, then mix well.
- Pour into pre-baked pie crust and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
Calories: 480Total Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin A – 12%
- Vitamin C – 10%
- Calcium – 15%
- Iron – 8%
- Potassium – 7%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add honey to the shrimp marinade for a touch of sweetness.
- Use dark chocolate shavings on the pie for extra decadence.
- Grill lemon halves alongside the shrimp for a smoky citrus kick.