When its time for a BBQ, you must have Shrimp Satay. This simple yet so tasty recipes involves marinating the shrimp is a wicked sauce bringing out the full flavours. Using molasses, soy sauce, peanut butter and rice vinegar creates flavours that compliment but not overpower the shrimp. Superb side dish and snack.
Shrimp Satay
A simple superb recipe that is so popular, you can never make enough. I used to make these as canapés but they never lasted so now make them as s starter so everybody gets a share!!!!
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 308kcal
Ingredients
The sauce:
- 2-4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chicken stock or water
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp molasses or sugar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tso cayenne pepper
The shrimp:
- 1 – 1 1/2 lbs shrimp large/peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- Salt
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.2-4 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup chicken stock, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp molasses, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tso cayenne pepper, Salt
- Add a little more liquid if necessary to make a thick sauce.
- Set aside.
- Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl, add the oil and seasonings, toss to combine, and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.1 – 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, 2 tbsp peanut oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp curry powder, 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill over hot coals until firm and opaque, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Serve with the sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 802mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g