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Flame-grilled Kauai shrimp

Chef Andys flame-grilled Kauai shrimp

Description

Flame-grilled Hawaiian ginger-lime marinated Kauai shrimp.

Summary

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 lbs	kauai shrimp (thawed)
2	large shallots (peeled and chopped)
2 tbsp	fresh Hawaiian yellow ginger root (peeled and chopped)
2 tbsp	fresh peeled garlic
3/4 cup	quality soy sauce
1/2 up	fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp	light brown sugar
1/4 cup	chopped green onion
1/4 cup	peanut oil
1/4 cup	fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

Leave shells on the shrimp and split shrimp down the back (do not cut all the way through) devein and rinse shrimp, pat dry and place in a bowl or large Ziploc bag.

Place shallots, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar in a blender and blend until smooth. Add green onion (save a few for garnishing) and oil and blend until combined, add black pepper to taste. Pour the marinade over shrimp and let marinate at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.

Preheat char griller on high. Remove shrimp from marinade and grill for 1.5 – 2 minutes each side. The sugar will help shrimp caramelize just don’t burn them.

Sprinkle with green onions and serve with lime wedges or place on a salad or fried rice.