Grilled shrimp with peanut garlic sauce

4 servings

30 minutes

Grilled shrimp with peanut-garlic sauce is an exquisite dish of Chinese cuisine that combines seafood delicacies with rich Eastern aromas. Grilled shrimp acquire a tender texture and a light smoky flavor, perfectly complemented by the spicy sauce. The mixture of peanut butter, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce creates a balance of sweetness, spiciness, and nutty richness, giving the dish a deep flavor. This dish is often served at festive dinners or as an appetizer in Chinese restaurants. It is suitable for lovers of vibrant flavor combinations and pairs perfectly with fragrant jasmine rice or fresh vegetables.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 417.1
• Proteins: 52.6g
• Fats: 14.4g
• Carbohydrates: 20.1g

Ingredients

• Coriander leaves: 1 glass
• Grated ginger: 2 tsp
• King Prawns: 24 pc
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Honey: 2 tbsp
• Light soy sauce: 0.3 glass
• Peanut butter: 40 g
• Lemon juice: 1.5 tbsp
• Sesame oil: 2 tbsp
• Red pepper flakes: 0.5 tsp
• Water: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Clean the shrimp, leaving the tails.

   Required ingredients:

   • King Prawns: 24 pieces

2. Preheat the grill or barbecue. Grease the grate with vegetable oil.

3. In a blender, mix ginger, minced garlic, cilantro, honey, peanut butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil, red pepper, and water until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grated ginger: 2 teaspoons
   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Coriander leaves: 1 glass
   • Honey: 2 tablespoons
   • Peanut butter: 40 g
   • Light soy sauce: 0.3 glass
   • Lemon juice: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Red pepper flakes: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Water: 2 tablespoons

4. Skewer 2 shrimp on wooden sticks and brush with 0.25 cup of shrimp sauce. Transfer the remaining sauce to a small bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • King Prawns: 24 pieces

5. Place the shrimp on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until done. Serve with sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • King Prawns: 24 pieces