Name: Shrimp in Achiote Oil
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons achiote (annatto) seeds; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1–2 Thai chiles, with seeds, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh calamansi or lime juice; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; Toasted country-style bread (for serving)

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In this Filipino dish, achiote oil bathes the shrimp in an amber hue, and citrus lends a bright, tart note.

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