Ingredients

  • 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deviened
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup Thai fish sauce
  • 4 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 6 (6 or 8-inch) bamboo skewers
  • Vegetable oil, for oiling grill

Method

  • Place the shrimp in a large, 1-gallon re-sealable food storage plastic bag.
  • Place the rest of the ingredients (coconut milk through salt) in a non-reactive medium bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Pour the marinade over the shrimp and seal in the bag.
  • Allow to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally to ensure even marinating.
  • Soak bamboo skewers in warm water while you marinade the shrimp.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade and skewer 4 per skewer and set aside.
  • Brush the grill lightly with a bit of vegetable oil and place the shrimp on the grill.
  • Cook the shrimp for 3 minutes, basting with the marinade as it cooks, then turn and cook for an additional 3 minutes, while basting, on the second side.
  • Serve while hot.