Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients

Wooden skewers

8-10, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Fish sauce

3 tablespoons

Lemongrass

2 stalks, finely minced

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Shrimp

1 pound, peeled and deveined

Fresh lime juice

for serving

Jasmine rice

for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, minced lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to create a marinade.
2. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour for enhanced flavor.
3. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
4. Once the shrimp are marinated, thread them onto the soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between each shrimp for even cooking.
5. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking to maintain their juiciness.
6. Serve the grilled shrimp skewers hot, drizzled with fresh lime juice, alongside a serving of jasmine rice for a complete meal.