Lemongrass and Sriracha Grilled Shrimp
Lemongrass and Sriracha Grilled Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to weeknight dinners. This recipe marries the citrusy notes of fresh lemongrass with the spicy punch of Sriracha, creating a marinade that infuses the shrimp with delicious flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb tiger prawn or jumbo prawn (peeled, deveined)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 lemongrass stalk (grated)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- 1.5 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- Juice of 1 small calamansi or lime wedge
- Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Clean shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine fish sauce, grated lemongrass, powdered sugar, Sriracha, minced garlic, chili garlic sauce, water, chopped cilantro, and calamansi juice. Mix well.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Skewer three shrimp onto each skewer and lightly brush with oil.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and grill skewers for 2–3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 grilled shrimp (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg