GRILLED SWEET-AND-SPICY SHRIMP WITH MINT DIPPING SAUCE

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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Seafood     Shrimp     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 first-course or 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 cups (packed) fresh mint leaves
Metal skewers

Steps:

  • Mix brown sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon peel, cayenne pepper, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Let marinate 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, place mint, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 cup oil in processor. Blend until mint is finely chopped and mixture is smooth, scraping down sides occasionally. Season mint dipping sauce with salt.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread shrimp onto skewers. Grill shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Serve with mint dipping sauce.

Beauty Products
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This recipe looks delicious.


Neeran Govender
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Ruth Gachwe
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This dish is a keeper.


Georgia_lea11
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5 stars!


Nancy Bowyer
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Shiffon Walker
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I will definitely be making this dish again.


real K Boy
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.


Rofik Hasan
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The shrimp are tender and juicy, and the sauce is tangy and refreshing.


The betterbutter
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This dish is a great balance of sweet, spicy, and savory. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.


Jibon Hossen
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are so flavorful and the sauce is addictive.


Hadia Kanwal
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These grilled shrimp were a huge hit at my last party! The mint dipping sauce was the perfect complement to the sweet and spicy shrimp.