Grilled Coconut Shrimp
This recipe serves: 4
Preparation time : 20 minutes
Cooking time : 10 minutes
Ingredients
1/2 cup lite coconut milk
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root
1 tablespoon brown sugar
20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup cilantro sprigs
4 metal or bamboo (soaked in water) skewers
Instructions
1. Combine the coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger and brown sugar in a shallow bowl. Add the shrimp, toss to coat the shrimp evenly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. Preheat the grill to medium.
3. Remove the shrimp from the coconut mixture. Season with salt and pepper and place 5 shrimp on each skewer.
4. Place the skewers on the grill and cook until the shrimp are just done, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
5. To serve, spoon some Basmati Rice on each plate, remove the shrimp from the skewer. Garnish with cilantro and serve.