Shrimp in a Spicy, Ginger, Garlic Marinade

Name: Shrimp in a Spicy, Ginger, Garlic Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 tablespoon sliced scallion; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 1 lime, juice; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1/2 teaspoon hot sesame oil (if you like it hot) or 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil or 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Submitted by Rita1652

"No one will Whine and all will skip the Cheese when you smell these cooking! Open a bottle of sweet plum wine sip and enjoy with these tasty spicy morsels for a nice start to any meal. 2 large shrimp will appease your appetite till your main meal is ready. Made for http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=332765&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 ZWT 6 the Wild Card Challenge http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=330044 These are spicy you may enjoy white rice with it."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 lb extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon sliced scallion
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 lime, juice
1 tablespoon peanut oil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon hot sesame oil (if you like it hot) or 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil or 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce

directions

Combine all but the shrimp in a glass bowl with lid. Add shrimp toss to coat and marinade for 20 minutes.
Remove shrimp from marinade and discard marinade.
To grill:
Heat grill to high. Place shrimp soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers on a clean well oil grates cooking to mark on all sides.
or.
Stir fry:
I in a hot wok coated with oil for 3-4 minutes till pink. Do not over cook.
Garnish with fresh herbs and scallions.
Serve as an appetizer or over rice for a meal.

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Reviews

My husband was "starving" so I looked on my phone for a quick recipe to satisfy this picky eater... I found this one and crossed my fingers. He says he doesn't like ginger, lime juice, sesame oil, or soy sauce, so I didn't tell him what was in the marinade LOL... I added some cayenne because I didn't have hot oil, and I added a splash of the beer he was drinkin. Quote: "And that is a recipe we ARE SAVING. One of the best shrimp meals I have ever had!" Thanks for proving him wrong again LOL!!!!

Diamond Girl
its amazing marinade, first time i tried shrimp to cook and as a snacks all loved this . Awesome recipe, thanks a lot.

Savita B.
Very good! Will add a tad bit more chilies next time.

Debilyn_Ks
Another winner from Rita! Loved everything about this! Just a slight hint of sweet from the brown sugar, but loved the zip from the red pepper. Thanks for developing this one Rita!! Made for a Seasoned Sailor and his Sassy Sirens - ZWT6.

Kim127
Love this marinade! I made it with 1/2 lb of shrimp and 3 soft shell crabs. Yum! The garlic and ginger give this marinade a nice zesty flavor. I did not have sesame oil so just used a little more peanut oil. Great recipe Rita! Made for ZWT 6.

susie cooks