Grilled Prawns with a Spicy Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Grilled Prawns with a Spicy Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup minced lemon grass (white part only); 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger root; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/4 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 Thai or serrano chile pepper, minced; 3/4 cup peanut or canola oil; 2 pounds extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tail left on; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1/2 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine); 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cold water; 3 tablespoons grated lime zest; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 2 fresh Thai or Serrano chile, seeds removed; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 cup smooth, unsalted peanut butter; 1/4 cup peanut oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped; Kosher salt to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cup minced lemon grass (white part only)
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 Thai or serrano chile pepper, minced
3/4 cup peanut or canola oil
2 pounds extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tail left on
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons cold water
3 tablespoons grated lime zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 fresh Thai or Serrano chile, seeds removed
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup smooth, unsalted peanut butter
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
Kosher salt to taste

1
Stir together lemon grass, 1/4 cup ginger, garlic, cilantro, 1 minced chile, and 3/4 cup peanut oil in a large bowl.
2
Add the shrimp, and toss to coat; let marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
4
Meanwhile, pour lime juice, rice vinegar, mirin, soy sauce, and water into the bowl of a blender or food processor.
5
Add the lime zest, 1 tablespoon ginger, fish sauce, 2 chile peppers, garlic, and peanut butter; process until smooth.
6
While processing, slowly pour in the peanut oil; process until smooth and creamy.
7
Pour into a bowl, stir in mint, cilantro and chopped peanuts; season to taste with salt.
8
Remove shrimp from marinade, shaking off any excess.
9
Grill on preheated grill until pink and firm, about 2 minutes per side.
10
Serve immediately with sauce.

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup minced lemon grass (white part only), 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger root, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1/4 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Grilled Prawns with a Spicy Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette 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 Prawns with a Spicy Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette

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