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Lemongrass grilled shrimp

Recipe Information

Description:
Lemongrass grilled shrimp is a delicious Asian recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 20 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Shrimp
Category Seafood
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Cook Method Grilling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tiger prawns or jumbo shrimp, deveined, peeled, tails intact

  • 1 tablespoon oil

  • Marinade

    • 2 tablespoons fish sauce

    • 1 bulb lemongrass, grated

    • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

    • 1 teaspoon chili sauce

    • 1 large clove garlic, finely minced

Directions

  • Wash the shrimp, pat dry.

  • Combine all marinade ingredients and marinate the shrimp for 15 minutes.

  • Skewer three shrimp with either metal or bamboo skewers (soak bamboo in water before using). Brush the shrimp with oil. Grill the shrimp until charred on one side. Flip and char on the other side.

  • Serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 94 cal

  • Total fat: 3g

  • Saturated fat: 0g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 469mg

  • Potassium: 0g

  • Carbohydrate: 2g

  • Fiber: 0g

  • Protein: 14g