Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp
- 2 Tablespoons Minced Lemongrass, Lightly Packed (fresh Or Frozen)
- 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
- 1- 1/2 teaspoon Lime Juice
- 1- 1/2 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined With Tail On (I Use 26/30 Count)
- 8 sticks Skewers (soak Wooden Skewers In Water For At Least 30 Minutes)
- 2 Limes Quartered
- Oil, As Needed
- Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Add to bowl.
- Rub marinade onto each shrimp.
- Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium.
- Thread each shrimp through the skewer, piercing through the tail and head area to form a letter C. Use 4 per skewer, leaving a slight gap between each shrimp.
- Place 1 lime quarter at the tip of each skewer.
- Set grill to medium heat.
- Brush oil on grill.
- Add shrimp skewers.
- Cook until pink and opaque throughout, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Serve with a squeeze of lime juice for more tang (optional).
- Double the recipe to have as a main course.
- Note: See related post for information on using fresh lemongrass.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/grilled-lemongrass-shrimp/ (may not work)