Grilled Shrimp "Lollipops" with Spicy Almond Sauce
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 to 6
Nutrition Facts Per Serving (1 of 6): Calories 432, Total Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Carbohydrates 25 g, Dietary Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 30 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Sodium 606 mg
Total Time: 55 minutes (Prep: 45 minutes, Cook: 10 minutes)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds rock shrimp
- 2 shallots
- 2 Thai bird chilies
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 5 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 stalks sugar cane or lemongrass
Spicy Almond Sauce
- 1 cup toasted almond slivers
- 1/2 tablespoon sambal
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup peanut oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Water as needed to thin
Garnishes
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Almonds
Instructions
- Fire up your grill and get ready for a flavor explosion! Combine all shrimp mixture ingredients in a food processor and blend until it resembles ground meat. Mold this vibrant mixture tightly around sugar cane or lemongrass stalks for fun, skewer-style "lollipops."
- Oil the hot grill grates and sear the shrimp for about 4 minutes per side, until beautifully charred and irresistible.
Spicy Almond Sauce
- Blend all sauce ingredients in a food processor until silky smooth, adding water as needed for a creamy dip. Taste and tweak seasonings to perfection.
Serve these tropical grilled shrimp lollipops hot, drizzled or dipped in the zesty almond sauce, and sprinkle with fresh basil, cilantro, and almonds. Your guests will be hooked on this easy, exotic dishperfect for impressing at any gathering![1][4]
