GRILLED SHRIMP WITH SPICY PECAN SAUCE

Grilled Shrimp With Spicy Pecan Sauce image

Provided by riffraff

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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3/4 cup cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 -2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon cider vinegar or 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.
Combine water and cornstarch in small saucepan, mixing until cornstarch dissolves.
Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until thickened-about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in ginger and garlic.
Set aside to cool to room temperature.
In blender, combine cornstarch mixture and pecans, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes; blend until smooth puree.
This may be done in a food processor, pulsing the mixture till it reaches your desired consistancy.
Set aside while preparing shrimp.
Prepare a hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill.
Skewer shrimp or arrange on grill topper and cook over grill, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and lightly browned.
Serve shrimp over a puddle of sauce or serve sauce on the side for dipping.