SHRIMP WITH ASIAN BARBECUE SAUCE

Shrimp With Asian Barbecue Sauce image

Provided by MsSally

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined with tail part of shell left on if you like
4 wooden skewers, soaked (10-12 inches)
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

Lightly grease grill rack. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat.
Thread shrimp on skewers.
In small bowl, stir hoisin sauce, ketchup, ginger, five-spice powder, and 1 tablespoon vinegar to make Asian barbecue sauce. Remove 1/4 cup barbecue sauce to ramekin; stir in water and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and reserve to use as dipping sauce.
Brush shrimp with some barbecue sauce from bowl. Place shrimp on hot grill rack and cook 2 minutes. Brush with some sauce; turn and brush with remaining sauce and grill 1 to 2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn opaque throughout. Serve shrimp on skewers over romaine with reserved dipping sauce.