Ginger Shrimp

2013-06-20

Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizers and Snacks, Main, Salad
Skill Level: Easy

Start your BBQ this summer with these!

Ingredients

2 lbs Large shrimp
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 Tbs minced fresh gingerroot
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 small jalapeno peppers, coarsely chopped
pinch pepper
lime wedges

Method

Step 1

Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. In blender, puree half of the oil, lime juice, ginger, garlic, jalapeno peppers and pepper; toss gently with shrimp to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 2

Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes. Thread 3 or 4 shrimp onto each skewer. Discard remaining marinade. Brush 1 side of shrimp with some of the remaining oil. Cook shrimp, oiled side down, over medium hot grill or broil for about 2 minutes per side or until pink and firm to the touch, turning once and brushing with remaining oil. Transfer to serving plate; garnish with lime wedges

Step 3

You can adjust the heat by using only 1 jalapeno pepper and do be careful not to over cook. I also brush them with Lime flavoured oil if I have it in the house.