VEGETABLE (OR SHRIMP) SATAY SKEWERS

Vegetable (or Shrimp) Satay Skewers image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Spicy or Mild Peanut Sauce, recipe follows
2 tablespoons black bean sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Cooking spray
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons creamy (or crunchy) peanut butter
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon hot chili oil, or more to taste (leave this out for mild sauce)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

Wooden or metal skewers
In a small saucepan, combine reserved peanut sauce, black bean sauce and hot sauce. Set pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until sauce reduces slightly.
Meanwhile, coat a stove-top grill pan, griddle or large skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. Skewer shrimp on skewers, leaving a little space between shrimp to allow for even cooking. Add shrimp skewers to hot pan and cook 5 minutes, until bright pink and cooked through, turning frequently.
Serve shrimp with peanut sauce on the side (for dunking!).
In a small saucepan, whisk together the broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil. Set the pan over medium heat, bring to a simmer, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Let cool to room temperature, then store in a plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 3 months.