Description
Lemongrass and Sriracha Grilled Shrimp is a vibrant, flavorful dish that perfectly marries the aromatic notes of lemongrass with the spicy kick of Sriracha. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for summer gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, requiring just 30 minutes from prep to plate. The succulent shrimp are beautifully grilled, making them an impressive centerpiece for any meal. Whether served on skewers as an appetizer, over rice for a satisfying main course, or tucked into tacos for a fun twist, this dish is both versatile and healthy, low in calories while high in protein. Your guests will be wowed by the stunning presentation and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500g) tiger prawns or jumbo prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 lemongrass stalk (grated white part only)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 big clove garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- Juice of 1 small calamansi or wedge of lime
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Clean the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine fish sauce, grated lemongrass, powdered sugar, Sriracha, minced garlic, chili garlic sauce, water, and lime juice. Add shrimp to the marinade and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Thread three shrimp onto each skewer and brush lightly with oil.
- Grill on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 210mg