Ingredients
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2 large shallots, peeled and chopped
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1 -2 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
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4 garlic cloves, smashed or minced
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3/4 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup fresh lime juice
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1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
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1/4 cup peanut oil or 1/4 cup olive oil
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2 lbs large shrimp, shells and tails on
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1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
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1/4 cup chopped green onion
Instructions
- Place shallots, ginger, garlic, soy, lime juice, and sugar in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the green onion and oil and blend until combined. Season with black pepper, to taste.
- Place shrimp in a large bowl, pour the marinade over, and let marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes, no more than an hour.
- Preheat a grill to high. Remove shrimp from the marinade and grill for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Let guests shell their own and serve on brown paper bags, if desired.
- Cooking time includes marinading time.