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Instructions
1
If using bamboo skewers, soak skewers in water for at least 20 minutes. This will prevent the skewers from burning on the grill.
2
Heat vegetable oil in medium saucepan. Add onions and saute until soft and translucent, about 7 minutes.
3
Add garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 Minutes. Cool sauce completely.
5
Reserve half of the sauce for basting.
6
Place shrimp in a resealable bag and pour remaining sauce over shrimp.
7
Close bag and knead to ensure all shrimp is coated in sauce. Refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.
8
Remove shrimp from marinade and throw marinade away.
9
Thread onto the skewers.
10
Spray grill lightly with cooking spray and preheat grill on medium high.
11
Place shrimp on grill and grill until well browned on one side, about 5 – 7 minutes.
12
Turn and baste with sauce.Grill another 5 to 7 minutes. Turn and baste again.
13
Continue grilling until well caramelized and the shrimp is cooked through.
14
Remove and serve with reserved sauce.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Soak Skewers and Pat Shrimp Dry 💧Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning, and pat shrimp completely dry to ensure proper caramelization and prevent steaming on the grill.
- Balance Your Marinade Sweetness 🍯Since this recipe contains both brown sugar and ketchup, marinate for only 2-3 hours maximum to prevent the sugars from burning on the grill and overpowering the savory flavors.
- Maximize Ginger and Garlic Impact 🧄Mince fresh ginger and garlic very finely and let them steep in the sesame oil for 15 minutes before mixing into the marinade to fully infuse their potent flavors throughout.
- Thread Shrimp Strategically 🦐Thread shrimp through both the tail and body to keep them flat and secure on skewers, ensuring even heat distribution and preventing them from spinning or falling off during grilling.
- High Heat and Quick Cooking 🔥Grill shrimp skewers over high heat for just 2-3 minutes per side to lock in the marinade flavors while maintaining tender, juicy texture—overcooking will make them rubbery and tough.
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