Star Anise-Rubbed Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Name: Star Anise-Rubbed Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 star anise; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 2 teaspoons dried chives; 1 teaspoon tobarashi (Japanese 7-spice); 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds (16 to 20 size) shrimp, deveined; 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 6 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons ginger juice from a jar of pickled ginger; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon minced parsley leaves

Servings: persons

9 star anise
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried chives
1 teaspoon tobarashi (Japanese 7-spice)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds (16 to 20 size) shrimp, deveined
6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons ginger juice from a jar of pickled ginger
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced parsley leaves

1
About 4 dozen bamboo skewers soaked in water to prevent burning on grill
2
To make the rub:
3
Pulverize star anise, coriander, parsley flakes, dried chives, tobarashi, garlic powder, and salt with a mortar and pestle, in a spice mill, or with a coffee grinder dedicated to spices.
4
Coat shrimp with rub, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
5
For the Ponzu sauce:
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Mix soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, ginger juice, and chives and make sure brown sugar has dissolved.
7
Add parsley and refrigerate.
8
Heat grill.
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Skewer shrimp and grill them until they are pink and just turn opaque.
10
Place in a nonreactive container and cover with Ponzu sauce.
11
Chill for 2 hours before serving.

282

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 star anise, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes, 2 teaspoons dried chives, and more.

Yes, Star Anise-Rubbed Grilled 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.

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Star Anise-Rubbed Grilled Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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