Sunday, February 5, 2012

Spicy Thai Shrimp with Lemongrass Dipping Sauce

This is a light recipe I got from the Julie, my sister-in-law.  She was going though her recipes and sent a few to me.  I love shrimp recipes.  They are so light and tasty!

Image by Jason Hedlund


Ingredients:
For the grilling sauce:
1 Tbsp chopped garlic
1 Tbsp chopped fresh ginger (I used pickled ginger)
1 tsp finely chopped fresh jalapeno
1 Tbsp chopped scallion (green part only; save the white part for the dipping sauce)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup peanut oil (I used peanut sauce)

For the dipping sauce:
2 stalked lemongrass, end trimmed, tough outer leaves removed, tender white core finely chopped
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp finely sliced scallion (white parts only)
1 Tbsp fish sauce (I didn't use any)
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp light brown sugar
2 tsp Sriracha Chile sauce; more to taste

For the kebabs:
1 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Make the grilled sauce:
In a food processor, combine the garlic, ginger, jalapeno, scallion, salt and peanut oil and process until well combined; the mixture will still be chunky.  (the grilling sauce can be made up to 6 hours ahead and refrigerated.)

Make the dipping sauce:
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and 3 Tbsp water; stir well.  (the dipping sauce can be made up to 6 hours ahead of time.)

Prepare and grill the kebabs:
Build a medium-hot charcoal fire or heat a gas grill to medium high.  Oil the grill grate. Toss the shrimp in the grilling sauce in a bowl.  Thread the shrimp onto 2 parallel skewers to make flipping them easier.  Grill the shrimp skewers (uncovered on a charcoal grill; covered on a gas grill) until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.  If they begin to burn before softening, transfer them to a cooler part of the grill (if using gas, lower the heat a bit).

Remove the shrimp from the skewers and arrange on a platter.  Drizzle with 2 Tbsp of the dipping sauce and serve the remaining dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Jason and Beth's Rating: 8/10

Nutrition:
290 calories
18g fat (3g saturated)
200mg cholesterol
1000mg sodium
5g carbohydrates
0g fiber
2g sugar
28g protein

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