Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp
Juicy shrimp marinated in fragrant lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce, then grilled on skewers until charred and smoky. Perfect for a summer barbecue or weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 24g
FreshSmokyVietnameseGluten-FreeDairy-FreeShrimpJuicyCharred
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 stalks lemongrass, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, oil, pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- 2
Add shrimp and toss to coat; marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- 3
Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing through head and tail.
- 4
Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- 6
Serve hot with lime wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill
- Skewers
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
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