Spicy Lemon Shrimp Skewers

1. 1

   Finely grate the zest from 4 of the lemons, then pulse in a mini food processor with 3 tablespoons salt.

2. 2

   Squeeze the juice from 2 of the zested lemons into a large bowl; add the lemongrass, olive oil, Sriracha, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of the lemon salt.

3. 3

   Thinly slice the 2 remaining lemons and add to the bowl.

4. 4

   Using kitchen shears, cut through the shrimp shells along the outer curve, leaving the shells on.

5. 5

   Remove the veins and rinse the shrimp.

6. 6

   Add to the bowl with the lemongrass marinade and toss; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, soak 12 to 15 wooden skewers in water.

8. 8

   Preheat a grill to medium high.

9. 9

   Thread the shrimp onto the skewers.

10. 10

    Brush the grill with vegetable oil, then add the lemon slices and grill until they begin to char, turning once, about 2 minutes; transfer to a platter.

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    Stir the mint into the remaining marinade.

12. 12

    Add the shrimp skewers to the grill and cook, brushing with the marinade-mint mixture, until the shells begin to char, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

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    Transfer to the platter and sprinkle with the lemon salt to taste.

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    Photograph by Con Poulos

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.