BBQ season is here, and you’re going to love these Grilled Coconut and Lime Shrimp skewers with blistered shishito peppers.
Ingredients
2 pounds Wild Caught Shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 cup coconut milk
Juice and zest of 2 limes, plus 1 lime cut into wedges for serving
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/3 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
16 ounces Shishito peppers
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Directions
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk the avocado oil, coconut milk, lime juice and zest, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, honey, salt, and pepper.
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Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to completely coat the shrimp in the marinade. Allow it to rest for 45-60 minutes stirring often to coat the shrimp.
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While the shrimp is marinating, toast your coconut flakes. Preheat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the coconut flakes. Cook for 5-7 minutes stirring frequently until lightly toasted and brown in color. Watch carefully to avoid burning. Pour the coconut flakes in a small bowl and set aside.
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Heat an outdoor grill to medium heat and close the lid to preheat.
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Skewer the shrimp on kabob sticks and rest each on a platter.
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When the grill has reached 425°, place the shishito peppers in a bbq basket and then rest on the right side of the grill. Close the lid and cook for 3-5 minutes until blistered.
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Open the lid and carefully toss the shishito peppers. Place the shrimp skewers on the left side of the grill and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, turning once.
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Remove the shishito peppers and shrimp as soon as the shrimp turn opaque and have light grill marks.
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Rest the shrimp skewers with shishito peppers on a large platter. Top the shrimp with a dusting of the toasted coconut, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
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