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.