Grilled Shrimp With Spicy Pecan Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp With Spicy Pecan Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cold water; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 -2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar or 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Servings: persons

3/4 cup cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 -2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon cider vinegar or 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1
Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2
Combine water and cornstarch in small saucepan, mixing until cornstarch dissolves.
3
Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until thickened-about 2 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and stir in ginger and garlic.
5
Set aside to cool to room temperature.
6
In blender, combine cornstarch mixture and pecans, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes; blend until smooth puree.
7
This may be done in a food processor, pulsing the mixture till it reaches your desired consistancy.
8
Set aside while preparing shrimp.
9
Prepare a hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill.
10
Skewer shrimp or arrange on grill topper and cook over grill, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and lightly browned.
11
Serve shrimp over a puddle of sauce or serve sauce on the side for dipping.

609

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup cold water, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger, 1 -2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp With Spicy Pecan Sauce 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 Shrimp With Spicy Pecan Sauce

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