Description
These Asian Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers feature succulent large shrimp marinated in a savory blend of butter, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and sugar. Grilled to perfection and garnished with scallions, this dish offers a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and umami flavors making it ideal as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
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For the Marinade:
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp lime juice (fresh squeezed)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
For the Garnish:
- 2 thinly sliced scallions
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (shelled and deveined)
Instructions
- Create the marinade: Place the butter, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and sugar in a small saucepan and whisk to combine. Let it come to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, then take it off the heat. Stir in the scallions, and let it cool to room temperature.
- Marinate the shrimp: Place the shrimp and marinade in a bag or a bowl covered in plastic wrap. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge, ideally between 3 to 5 hours, but no longer.
- Prep skewers: Take the shrimp out of the marinade and skewer them. If using wooden skewers, let them soak in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Prepare the leftover marinade: Pour the remaining marinade back into the small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer for 1 minute and remove from heat.
- Grill the shrimp: Preheat the grill to high heat and oil the grates. Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook until nicely charred on all sides. Be careful not to overcook, as shrimp can become rubbery. The cooking time is around 3–4 minutes per side, depending on the size of the shrimp. Baste the shrimp with the marinade every few minutes while grilling.
- Serve: Garnish the shrimp with additional sliced scallions and serve. Keep any remaining marinade on the side as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- If you don’t have access to an outdoor grill, an indoor grill pan can be used as an alternative.
- Marinate between 3–5 hours, but avoid going longer as it may affect the texture of the shrimp.
- Large shrimp are ideal for this recipe, but extra large or colossal shrimp will also work well. Avoid using smaller shrimp as they shrink during cooking.
- This recipe works equally well as an appetizer or a full meal.
- Double the recipe to accommodate a larger group.
