Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Thai flavors

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Thai flavors

These fresh flavorful skewers offer a taste of Thai flavors with a bit of heat from jalapeno chilies, coconut milk and lemongrass complimented by the natural sweetness of fresh grilled pineapple. The skewers grill in 4 minutes total, leaving the shrimp with a wonderful texture without being overdone.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 4

Total Time 1 15

Servings Makes approximately 15 skewers

Calories 172kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

2 pounds 26-30 count Shrimp , deveined and peeled
1 large ripe , firm Pineapple, peeled, cored, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
30-40 Bamboo Skewers
Heavy foil the length of the grill , doubled for a grill shield

Ingredients for Marinade (note: cut ingredients to the size appropriate for your type of blender):

1 14- ounce can Lite Coconut Milk
1 large Shallot , peeled and rough chopped
2 Jalapeno Peppers , top removed, cut into thirds
2 large Garlic Cloves , peeled and rough chopped
2- inch piece of fresh Lemongrass , cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
2 Kaffir Lime leaves (available at most Asian grocery stores and in finer herb departments at stores like Whole Foods)
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
¼ cup Lime Juice
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Ingredients for Lime-Butter:

3 tablespoons Salted Butter , melted
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
Serving Suggestion: Serve skewers with Cilantro Lime Rice

Instructions

Instructions for the Marinade:

Add all ingredients into a blender EXCEPT the olive oil. Blend until liquefied.
While blending on low speed, pour in the olive oil to create and emulsion.
Place the shrimp in a non-plastic bowl and pour in marinade to cover the shrimp. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.

Instructions for Assembling the Skewers:

Using two skewers spaced about 1/8-1/4 inch apart, thread two shrimps onto the skewers, followed by a piece of pineapple, and repeat ending with a piece of pineapple on the sharp end of the skewers (use photos as a guide). Place on a baking sheet or tray for grilling.

Instructions for the Lime Butter:

Combine the melted butter and lime juice. Stir to combine.

Instructions for Grilling the Skewers:

Heat a gas grill to high (375-400 degrees). When at temperature clean/brush and oil the grill. If using a charcoal grill, heat coals to red hot and prepare the grill for direct grilling.
Place the grill shield at the base of the grill and lay skewers so the ends are over the grill shield.
Lightly brush skewers with Lime Butter on both sides. Grill on the first side for two minutes; flip, and grill on the second side 2 additional minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

Notes

recipe originally shared June 14, 2015

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