In Good FlavorGrilled Lemongrass Shrimp are marinated in an aromatic lemongrass rub. They are so simple but so good. Serve as an appetizer or a main course.
I love lemongrass! It has a lemony-citrusy and, some say, gingery flavor. To me, it is wonderfully distinctive and pairs well with many types of meat—pork, chicken, beef, or seafood. In this post, I am using it as a marinade for quick and easy shrimp skewers.
Lemongrass is not available in many supermarkets, but it can be found in Asian markets or specialty stores. I buy frozen minced lemongrass from the Asian market. It keeps for months and is readily available when I need it. It is a great product to have on hand.
If you are not familiar with lemongrass, fresh ones look like this:
To use, remove the outer layers to expose the slightly fleshier and more tender interior. Lop off the bottom 1 inch or so at the end of the bulb and the upper 1/2 to 1/3 of the stalk. What remains is the usable section of lemongrass. (The end of the bulb has not been removed in the picture below.)
Then slice, mince, and it’s ready to use!
These shrimp skewers make great appetizers. To serve as a meal, just double the recipe. Enjoy!
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Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp
Description
Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp are marinated in an aromatic lemongrass rub. They are so simple but so good. Serve as an appetizer or a main course.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine the first six ingredients in a large bowl. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Add to bowl. Rub marinade onto each shrimp. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium.
- Thread each shrimp through the skewer, piercing through the tail and head area to form a letter “C”. Use four per skewer, leaving a slight gap between each shrimp. Place one lime quarter at the tip of each skewer.
- Brush oil on grill. Add shrimp skewers. Cook until pink and opaque throughout, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with a squeeze of lime juice for more tang (optional).
- Makes 4 servings.
Note:
- Minced lemongrass can be substituted with an equal amount of lemongrass paste.
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I love to cook with lemongrass as well! I like to freeze it so it's always at my disposal. I especially like to include it in my marinade for shrimp so this sounds perfect! THank you for stopping by my blog as it led me to yours 😉
Thanks, Min! I enjoyed reading your story on your "About Me" page. It's is so cute, and the three of you (including Kona) make such an adorable team.
These are some of my all time favorite flavors. I love lemongrass and fish sauce. Really, anything with those two ingredients is awesome. What a yummy recipe!
Thanks Danielle. I agree with you on the lemongrass and fish sauce. They are a magical combination.