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    Lemongrass-Skewered Spicy Shrimp Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Lemongrass is basically what it says on the tin: it’s a type of grass, but with a mild lemony flavor. It’s a classic seasoning in Asian cuisine, and here it’s used in a slightly unusual way: instead of being an ingredient, it’s used to replace skewers or toothpicks (you don’t actually eat it at any point – it’s way too tough and stringy).

    Lemongrass-Skewered Spicy Shrimp

    On top of the lemongrass, these shrimp are coated in a bright tomato sauce with red pepper flakes, fresh herbs, and lime juice.

    The fiery orange-red color is dramatic – these would be beautiful on almost any serving platter. And if you want even more flavor, you can leave them in the sauce to marinate for a few hours to cook.

    If your lemongrass stalks are too thick to skewer the shrimp with, just cut them into quarters lengthwise. The lemongrass makes a convenient handle; these shrimp would be perfect for snacks or appetizers or just for a big platter laid out so everyone can serve themselves.

    Lemongrass-Skewered Spicy Shrimp Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min COOK: 10 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb raw jumbo shrimp
    • 5 to 6 small fresh lemongrass stalks
    • ¼ cup coconut aminos
    • ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 teaspoon ground cilantro
    • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 limes, cut into wedges
    Lemongrass-Skewered Spicy Shrimp Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat a grill to medium-high.
    2. In a large bowl, combine the coconut aminos, tomato paste, olive oil, ground cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
    3. Halve the lemongrass stalks lengthwise.
    4. Skewer the shrimp onto the lemongrass stalks carefully and coat it with the spicy sauce.
    5. Place the skewers on the preheated grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
    6. Brush the shrimp with the remaining sauce while cooking.
    7. Serve the spicy shrimp with lime wedges.
    Lemongrass-Skewered Spicy Shrimp Recipe

    Lemongrass-Skewered Spicy Shrimp Recipe

    How often do your skewers actually add flavor to the food you put on them? Try out the concept with these lemongrass shrimp.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 219 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb raw jumbo shrimp
    • 5 to 6 small fresh lemongrass stalk
    • ¼ cup coconut aminos
    • ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 teaspoon ground cilantro
    • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 limes cut into wedges

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat a grill to medium-high.
    • In a large bowl, combine the coconut aminos, tomato paste, olive oil, ground cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
    • Halve the lemongrass stalks lengthwise.
    • Skewer the shrimp onto the lemongrass stalks carefully and coat with the spicy sauce.
    • Place the skewers on the pre-heated grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
    • Brush the shrimp with remaining sauce while cooking.
    • Serve the spicy shrimp with lime wedges.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1062mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 647IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword lemongrass, shrimp, skewer, spicy
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