COCONUT-LIME SHRIMP WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Coconut-Lime Shrimp with Peanut Sauce image

Yield Makes 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Peanut sauce
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned style or freshly ground)
1/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce (nam pla)
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
Shrimp
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce (nam pla)
2 teaspoons golden brown sugar
20 large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 cup hickory smoke chips, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained

Steps:

For peanut sauce:
Puree all ingredients in processor until smooth. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
For shrimp:
Blend first 8 ingredients in processor until almost smooth. Transfer marinade to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add shrimp and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, turning occasionally.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place smoke chips in 8x6-inch foil packet with open top. Set atop coals. Thread 5 shrimp onto each of 4 skewers. Grill until just cooked through, basting with marinade, about 2 minutes per side.
Serve shrimp with peanut sauce.