Asian Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe (Best Asian Shrimp Marinade)

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Asian Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe (Best Asian Shrimp Marinade)

Asian Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe with the BEST Asian shrimp marinade made from low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. 30 hours marinade, 8 minute grill, sticky glaze finish.

Course Grilling, Main Course, Seafood

Cuisine American

Keyword Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp Skewers, Shrimp Skewers

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Marinating 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings

Calories 217kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

3 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp lime juice fresh squeezed
1 tsp ginger grated
2 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 Tbls sugar
2 thinly sliced scallions
1 lb large shrimp shelled and deveined

Instructions

Place the butter, soy, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and sugar in a small saucepan and whisk to combine. Let it come to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, then take it off the heat, stir in the scallions, and let cool on the counter to room temp.
Place the shrimp and marinade in a bag or bowl covered in plastic wrap and marinate for at least an hour in the fridge. Try to let them marinade for around 3-5 hours but no longer.
Take the shrimp out of the marinade and place them on skewers. If using wooden skewers, let these soak for 30 minutes in water.
Place the remaining marinade back in the small saucepan and bring it to a simmer, simmer for 1 minute and take it off the heat.
Preheat the grill to high heat and oil the grates. Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and get a nice char on all sides. Do not overcook or shrimp will become rubbery. This will only take about 3-4 minutes per side, depending on how big the shrimp are. Baste the shrimp with the marinade every few minutes.
Serve with a garnish of more sliced scallions. Keep any remaining marinade on the side for dipping.

Notes

If you don't have a grill or want to make this when you aren't able to utilize a grill an indoor grill pan can be used.
You want to marinate between 3-5 hours but no longer.
We like to use large shrimp for this but extra large or colossal will work well too, just not smaller as they shrink when cooking.
This is great as a whole meal or an appetizer.
Double this recipe to serve more people.

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