Chili-Lime-Brandy Grilled Shrimp Recipe

• 2 pounds jumbo shrimp or large prawns, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce, divided
• 2 tablespoon brandy (or tequila)
• 2 tablespoons plain vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 Thai bird's eye chilies or 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper
• 3 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
• 2 tablespoons fresh juice from 2 to 3 limes
• 2 tablespoons zest from 2 to 3 limes, divided

1. Put shrimp, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, brandy, and oil in a medium mixing bowl; toss to coat; set aside.
2. To make the sauce, put sugar, chilies, garlic, and the remaining fish sauce in a small saucepan set it over low heat, and bring the mixture to boil, whisking constantly. Once sugar has melted and mixture becomes syrupy, remove saucepan from heat. Whisk in lime juice and 2/3 of the lime zest; set aside.
3. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
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6. Thread marinated shrimp lengthwise onto bamboo or metal skewers. Grill shrimp over medium-high heat, brushing with prepared sauce. Once exteriors are slightly charred and the shrimp flesh turns opaque, remove the shrimp skewers from heat and arrange them on a serving platter, about 3 minutes total.
7. Sprinkle the remaining lime zest over the grilled shrimp and serve.

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Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/06/chili-lime-brandy-grilled-shrimp.html (may not work)