Description
Lemongrass and Sriracha Grilled Shrimp is a vibrant dish that combines succulent shrimp with the bold flavors of lemongrass and spicy Sriracha. This quick recipe is perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or impressing guests at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb tiger or jumbo prawns (peeled, deveined)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 lemongrass stalk (grated)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1.5 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- Juice of 1 calamansi or lime wedge
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Clean the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine fish sauce, grated lemongrass, powdered sugar, Sriracha, minced garlic, chili garlic sauce, water, chopped cilantro leaves, and calamansi juice; stir well to create the marinade.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Skewer three shrimp per skewer and brush with oil.
- Grill on high heat for about 5 minutes on each side until cooked through and charred.
- Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate the shrimp longer than 15 minutes. Ensure high heat while grilling for a perfect char without overcooking. Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor—opt for fresh lemongrass when possible.