Sometimes when it’s very very hot, certain things sound much more appealing to eat… like cold soup and for some reason (at least for me) shrimp! And add plenty of lime and cilantro, a bit of garlic and a few chopped peanuts? Perfection.
Grilled Lime Shrimp
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 limes
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp safflower or canola oil
- 1 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Whisk together safflower oil and garlic, then toss shrimp in, coating. Skewer shrimp on kebabs, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours.
Whisk together one juiced lime, fish sauce, and sugar and set aside.
Preheat grill to high, then cook shrimp kebabs for about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from grill and toss with lime sauce. Squeeze remaining lime on top, then sprinkle peanuts and cilantro on top. Serve with rice and grilled corn. Enjoy!
Adapted from Martha Stewart’s Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro, Lime, and Peanuts.