Grilled Sweet-And-Spicy Shrimp With Mint Dipping Sauce

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup	40g / 1.4oz	Golden brown sugar - (packed)
3 1/2 tablespoons	52ml	Fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons	30ml	Vegetable oil - plus
1/2 cup	118ml	Vegetable oil
2 teaspoons	10ml	Grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons	10ml	Cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Large uncooked shrimp - peeled, deveined
2 cups	80g / 2.8oz	Fresh mint leaves - (packed)
		Metal skewers

Recipe Instructions

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.

This recipe yields 12 first-course or 6 main-course servings.

Description:

"Golden brown sugar brings out the natural sweetness of the shrimp."

Source:
Bon Appetit, July 2003

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