GRILLED SHRIMP WITH ASIAN BARBECUE SAUCE

Grilled Shrimp With Asian Barbecue Sauce image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Asian

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons light-flavored vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
1/2 cup diced onion
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 lb peeled large raw shrimp

Steps:

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, jalapeño and onion; sauté about 3 minutes. Add soy sauce and brown sugar and bring to a boil. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat 8 minutes or until onion is tender. Cool mixture slightly.
Transfer to a blender; add vinegar, tomato paste, and sesame oil, and process until a chunky puree forms.
Toss shrimp with 1/4 cup of the sauce; cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.
Place shrimp in a grill basket coated with cooking spray. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° - 400°) 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve shrimp with remaining sauce.