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Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These Grilled Shrimp Skewers are perfect for summer. Packed with flavor and seasoned to perfection, they make a great side or main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated
- ¼ cup Onion, minced
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- ¾ cup Ketchup
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, to taste
Instructions
- If using bamboo skewers, soak skewers in water for at least 20 minutes. This will prevent the skewers from burning on the grill.
- Heat vegetable oil in medium saucepan. Add onions and saute until soft and translucent, about 7 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 Minutes. Cool sauce completely.
- Reserve half of the sauce for basting.
- Place shrimp in a resealable bag and pour remaining sauce over shrimp.
- Close bag and knead to ensure all shrimp is coated in sauce. Refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.
- Remove shrimp from marinade and throw marinade away.
- Thread onto the skewers.
- Spray grill lightly with cooking spray and preheat grill on medium high.
- Place shrimp on grill and grill until well browned on one side, about 5 – 7 minutes.
- Turn and baste with sauce.Grill another 5 to 7 minutes. Turn and baste again.
- Continue grilling until well caramelized and the shrimp is cooked through.
- Remove and serve with reserved sauce.
Christina's Notes
- Fresh Parsley: Top with your favorite fresh herbs, lemon juice, or lemon zest.
- Marinate Ahead of Time: To make this recipe quick and easy, marinate the shrimp overnight, then grill when you're ready.
- Olive Oil: It's possible to replace the sesame oil with olive oil.
- Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak your skewers in water for at least 20 minutes. This will prevent the skewers from burning on the grill.
- Shrimp and Veggies: Use extra marinade to marinate vegetables, such as grilled asparagus, grilled zucchini, or red onion, to enjoy as a side. You can also try shrimp and sausage on the grill as well.
- Alternate cooking method tip: A grill pan is a great way to make this dish in place of a grill if you need to cook indoors. You can also make baked shrimp skewers on a sheet pan in the oven.