Shrimp and Lime Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Shrimp and Lime Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Juicy shrimp marinated in a zesty lime mixture and grilled on skewers, served with a creamy and savory peanut dipping sauce.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
40 min

Ingredients

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1 ½ lb shrimp
2 lime
½ cup peanut butter
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
3 clove garlic
1 tbsp ginger
½ tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
¼ cup water
¼ cup cilantro

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel and devein 1.5 lb (approx. 680g) of shrimp. In a bowl, combine shrimp with the juice of 1 lime, 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.

    15 min

  2. 2

    While shrimp marinates, prepare the peanut dipping sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together 0.5 cup (approx. 120g) peanut butter, 3 tbsp (45ml) soy sauce, 2 tbsp (30ml) honey, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp (approx. 15g) grated ginger, 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes, and 0.25 cup (60ml) water.

  3. 3

    Heat the sauce over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it simmers and thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil and the juice of 1 lime.

    3 min

  4. 4

    Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers. Discard any remaining marinade.

  5. 5

    Preheat grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat (approx. 400F/200C). Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.

    2 min

  6. 6

    Chop 0.25 cup (approx. 15g) fresh cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve grilled shrimp skewers with the peanut dipping sauce, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Perfect With

Cucumber saladJasmine riceSteamed edamame