Description
A delicious and zesty dish featuring grilled shrimp marinated in lemongrass and served with lime-infused fried rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the minced lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of canola oil and stir until combined.
- Add the shrimp, tossing them in the marinade until fully coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to a medium-high setting.
- Skewer the shrimp onto wooden or metal skewers, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Grill the shrimp for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn a vibrant pink and are fully cooked.
- Remove from the grill and set aside.
- In a separate skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of canola oil over medium heat.
- Add the day-old jasmine rice and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until it begins to warm through.
- Incorporate the lime juice, lime zest, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro into the rice, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated thoroughly.
- To serve, place a generous portion of the citrus-infused rice on each plate and top with the grilled shrimp skewers. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old jasmine rice for a better texture.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper according to your spice preference.
- Garnish with additional lime wedges for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg