Tom Hum Nuong (Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Skewers)

Ingredients

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Lemongrass

2 stalks, finely minced

Fish sauce

3 tablespoons

Honey

2 tablespoons

Lime juice

juice of 1 lime

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Salt and pepper

to taste

Shrimp

1 pound, peeled and deveined

Cilantro

a handful, chopped (for garnish)

Lime wedges

to serve

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, finely minced lemongrass, fish sauce, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. This will serve as your marinade.
2. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl. Toss until the shrimp are well-coated with the marinade. Let the shrimp marinate for at least 15 minutes, or for even more flavor, up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. While the grill heats up, thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
4. Place the shrimp skewers on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are cooked through and have a slight char.
5. Remove the shrimp skewers from the grill. Garnish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro.
6. Serve your Tom Hum Nuong hot, with lime wedges on the side for an added tangy kick.