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Thai Red Curry Grilled Shrimp

Shrimp that tastes like Thai takeout but takes 20 minutes. The curry paste does all the work - no need to hunt down lemongrass and galangal.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes

Ingredients

What You Need

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined

For the Marinade

  • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
  • Juice from 1 lime ~2 tbsp
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

  • Whisk together Thai red curry paste, canola oil, fish sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, garlic powder, and ground ginger in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Add shrimp to marinade and stir to coat.
  • Let sit 15-20 minutes.
  • Heat grill to medium-high while shrimp marinates.
  • Thread shrimp onto metal skewers.
  • Grill 2-3 minutes per side until pink, C-shaped, and charred.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Fish sauce is traditional but soy sauce works as a substitute. Maple syrup balances heat and aids caramelization. Do not marinate longer than 20 minutes or lime will begin cooking the shrimp.
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