GINGER-SOY-LIME- MARINATED SHRIMP

GINGER-SOY-LIME- MARINATED SHRIMP image

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large shallots, peeled and chopped
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh lime juice, from about 4 large limes
2 Tbs. sugar
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup peanut oil
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
2 pounds large shrimp, shells and tails on

Steps:

Place shallots, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice and sugar in a blender, and blend until smooth. Add the green onions and oil, and blend until combined. Season with black pepper, to taste. Place shrimp in a large bowl, pour the marinade over them, and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Preheat grill to high. Remove shrimp from the marinade and place in a single layer on a grill pan. Set on grill; cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, turning shrimp once. (Or, shrimp can be pan-cooked: Heat 2 Tbs. canola oil in a non-stick sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to pan and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until pink and done.) To serve: Transfer shrimp to one large platter -- or 8 salad plates -- as a peel-and-eat appetizer.