SWEET-AND-SOUR SHRIMP KEBABS

Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp Kebabs image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Zest of 1 lime, plus 2 limes, cut into wedges
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled and deveined
Olive oil, for the grill
1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
1 cup peach preserves
1/4 cup hot Chinese mustard

Steps:

Whisk together the canola oil, lime juice, brown sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, lime zest, garlic, ginger, basil and salt in a bowl. Put the shrimp in a large zip-top plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the sauce: Whisk the sweet chili sauce, peach preserves and mustard in a bowl.
Preheat a grill to medium high. Oil the grill rack. Thread the shrimp and lime wedges onto skewers. Grill 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Serve with the sauce.