Sweet chili sauce, cilantro, pickled ginger, and garlic marinated shrimp create a wonderful Thai inspired main entrée in today’s recipe from John Sarich the culinary director at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery (Woodinville, WA). Although this dish marinades overnight it is a quick dish to prepare for a touch of elegance in a great mid-week dish.  John recommends pairing it with the Chateau Ste. Michelle's Indian Wells Riesling. 

Thai Cilantro Shrimp

By Chateau Ste. Michelle Culinary Director, John Sarich

Serves 8

• 1/3 cup (75ml) vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup (75ml) Thai sweet chili sauce
• ¼ cup minced cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced pickled ginger
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ pounds (675g) large (21-25 count) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Combine oil, sweet chili sauce, cilantro, pickled ginger and garlic in a large, low-sided glass or ceramic baking dish.  Add shrimp and toss well.  Cover tightly and put in refrigerator the day before serving. Stir once or twice.

Preheat barbeque, grill or broiler.  Cook shrimp over high heat on the barbeque grill or in the broiler for about 3 minutes total, turning once.  Transfer to a platter and serve either warm or cold accompanied by Avocado and Tomato Salsa.

About Chateau Ste. Michelle 2006 Indian Wells Riesling

This is our ripe, tropical style Riesling, which comes from the warm Wahluke Slope region of eastern Washington. The 2006 Indian Wells Riesling exhibits fruit-driven aromas of juicy pineapple and mango. The wine is rich and unctuous, while maintaining a fresh, elegant style that is typical of Washington state Riesling 

About Chateau Ste. Michelle

This year marks Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 40th year of Washington winemaking.  Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle pioneered vinifera grape growing in Washington State and has been producing classic European varietal wines under the Chateau Ste. Michelle label since 1967. The winery combines an ongoing dedication to research with a commitment to classic winemaking traditions. The winery owns 3,400 acres of vineyards in the Columbia Valley of eastern Washington, including Canoe Ridge Estate and Cold Creek, one of the state’s oldest and most acclaimed vineyards. As part of the winery’s ongoing pursuit to quality, Chateau Ste. Michelle enjoys winemaking partnerships with two of the world’s most distinguished vintners.  Col Solare is an alliance with Tuscany’s Piero Antinori and Eroica Riesling is a partnership with the Mosel’s Ernst Loosen.    

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