Sweet Speared Shrimp

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   Soak your wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, preheat the broiler or light a medium-hot fire in a charcoal or gas grill.

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   Whisk together the oil, pepper, and salt in a large bowl.

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   Add the shrimp and toss to coat.

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   Thread 3 shrimp onto a skewer, separating the shrimp with 2 or 3 pieces of red onion.

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   Repeat until all the shrimp are skewered.

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   Leave about 3 inches on the bottom of each for a handhold.

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   Brush the shrimp with hoisin sauce (use about 1/2 cup).

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   If broiling, place the skewers on a broiling pan and place the pan about 4 inches from the heat.

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    If grilling, place them on the grill.

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    Broil or grill for 3 minutes.

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    Turn the shrimp over, brush with another 1/2 cup of the hoisin sauce, and broil or grill for 3 minutes more.

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    Place the skewers on a serving platter.

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    Swirl some of the remaining 1/2 cup of the hoisin sauce over the shrimp.

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    Place the rest of the sauce in a small bowl on the platter.

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    Decorate the platter with the lime wedges and serve.

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