Ingredients

  • Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (16-20)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • For the Sauce:
  • In a small saucepan warm the peanut oil over medium heat.
  • Add the ginger and garlic.
  • Cook until golden brown, about 60 to 90 second, stirring often.
  • Add the marmalade, rice vinegar, dijon mustard and soy sauce and stir until the marmalade has melted.
  • Remove from heat and set aside at room temperature.
  • If made ahead, warm the sauce over medium heat until the marmalade has melted again.
  • Shrimp:
  • In a large bowl mix the oil, salt, chile powder, paprika and pepper.
  • Add the shrimp to the bowl and mix thoroughly to coat the shrimp evenly with the spices.
  • Thread shrimp onto metal skewers or you can also use a fish basket.
  • Heat grill to 500 to 550 degrees (high heat).
  • With the grill lid closed, grill shrimp over Direct high heat until just opaque in the center and firm to touch, 3-5 minutes, turning once.
  • Serve warm with as much sauce as you like drizzled over the top or use as a dipping suace.