Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Crunchy Peanut Sauce

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Crunchy Peanut Sauce

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Ingredients

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Crunchy Peanut Sauce

1 ½ pounds shrimp

3 cloves garlicminced

1 tbsp seafood seasoningI used Primal Palate.

5 tablespoons coconut aminosdivided

1 limejuiced

½ cup crunchy peanut butter

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tbsp sesame oil

½ tsp ground ginger

2 tablespoons wateras needed

Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tail on. Add shrimp to a bowl with minced garlic, Primal Palate Seafood Seasoning, 2 tablespoons coconut aminos and juice of 1 lime. Stir to combine, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to an hour.

Meanwhile, make Crunchy Peanut Sauce by combining 3 tablespoons coconut aminos, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and ½ teaspoon ground ginger. Whisk to combine. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Once marinated, add 2 shrimp to a small skewer and repeat until all shrimp is ready. Heat a grill to 425 degrees F. Grill shrimp for 4 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway through.

To serve, add a heaping spoon of Crunchy Peanut Sauce to the bottom of a shot glass. Add a shrimp skewer and garnish with a cilantro leaf (optional).

Optional serving suggestion: Add a spoon of coleslaw into each glass with the peanut sauce for an extra bit of crunch.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Prevent Shrimp from Curling 🦐
Butterfly your shrimp or use larger 16-20 count shrimp and thread them lengthwise on skewers to promote even cooking and prevent the tight curling that causes uneven texture.
Dry Shrimp Before Grilling 💧
Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels after seasoning; moisture prevents proper browning and creates steam instead of the desirable caramelized crust on the grill.
Balance Your Peanut Sauce Acidity ⚖️
Taste your sauce and adjust the rice vinegar and lime juice ratio—too much acid overwhelms the richness of peanut butter, while too little makes it one-dimensional and heavy.
Infuse Oil with Ginger and Garlic 🧄
Warm your sesame oil with minced ginger and garlic for 2-3 minutes before mixing into the peanut sauce to bloom their flavors and create a more complex, aromatic base.
Soak Wooden Skewers Properly 🔥
Submerge wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) to prevent charring and allow you to focus on perfectly grilled shrimp instead of managing flaming sticks.