Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp Recipe

Name: Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
2
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
3
Add to bowl.
4
Rub marinade onto each shrimp.
5
Set aside for 10 minutes.
6
Preheat grill to medium.
7
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.
8
Place 1 lime quarter at the tip of each skewer.
9
Set grill to medium heat.
10
Brush oil on grill.
11
Add shrimp skewers.
12
Cook until pink and opaque throughout, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
13
Serve with a squeeze of lime juice for more tang (optional).
14
Double the recipe to have as a main course.
15
Note: See related post for information on using fresh lemongrass.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lemongrass 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.

Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp

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