Barbecue Shrimp Recipe

Name: Barbecue Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp; 20 wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes; 1/2 cup soy sauce, plus 2 tablespoons; 1/4 cup sake; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 shallots, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes, drained and hand-crushed; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon red chili paste (recommended: Srirachi Hot Chili Sauce); 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 avocados, peeled and sliced, for garnish; 2 scallions, sliced thin, for garnish; Lime wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound shrimp
20 wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes
1/2 cup soy sauce, plus 2 tablespoons
1/4 cup sake
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 shallots, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes, drained and hand-crushed
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon red chili paste (recommended: Srirachi Hot Chili Sauce)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 avocados, peeled and sliced, for garnish
2 scallions, sliced thin, for garnish
Lime wedges, for garnish

1
Thread shrimp onto skewers and place in a shallow dish.
2
Pour 1/2 cup soy sauce, sake, and 2 tablespoons oil over the shrimp and season them with salt and pepper.
3
Set aside and let them marinate while you make the barbecue sauce.
4
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
5
Add shallots and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6
Stir in tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
7
Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, hoisin sauce, vinegar, chili paste, sugar, and chili powder.
8
Cook until the mixture has thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
9
Use an immersion blender to break the tomatoes up into a chunky sauce.
10
Heat a grill or a grill pan and cook the shrimp about 3 minutes per side.
11
To serve, spread some barbecue sauce onto a large platter and place the grilled shrimp skewers on top of that.
12
Garnish with avocado, scallions, and lime wedges.
13
Serve extra barbecue sauce on the side.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound shrimp, 20 wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, 1/2 cup soy sauce, plus 2 tablespoons, 1/4 cup sake, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecue Shrimp

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