Grilled Shrimp with Papaya Mustard

Simple grilled shrimp combined with papaya mustard becomes wondrous. The fabulous dipping sauce, which combines mustard powder for heat and Dijon-style mustard for complexity, is also wonderful over tuna, crab, or scallops. I like it on hot dogs too.

  • 2 tablespoons mustard powder, preferably Coleman’s

  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or plum wine vinegar

  • ½ cup honey, plus more as needed

  • 1½ pounds papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch chunks

  • Salt

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste

  • 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed

  • Cayenne pepper

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

  • Lime wedges for serving

  • 1. Start a charcoal or gas grill or broiler; make sure the fire is very hot, and adjust the rack so that it is as close to the heat source as possible.

  • 2. Meanwhile, make the papaya mustard. Whisk together the mustards and vinegar in a small bowl until the mustard powder is dissolved; let sit while you proceed.

  • Put the honey in a small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until the honey bubbles, thickens, and darkens slightly, about 7 minutes.

  • 3. Turn the heat to medium and add the papaya. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the papaya water evaporates and the mixture becomes mushy, about 15 minutes.

  • Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the mustard mixture. Season to taste with salt and lime juice and set aside.

  • 4. Brush the shrimp with the oil, then sprinkle with salt and cayenne. Grill for 2 or 3 minutes per side, turning once. Serve the shrimp, garnished with the cilantro,with the papaya mustard and lime wedges on the side.

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