Shrimp in a Spicy, Ginger, Garlic Marinade

Rita~'s Note:

No one will Whine and all will skip the Cheese when you smell these cooking! Open a bottle of sweet plum wine sip and enjoy with these tasty spicy morsels for a nice start to any meal. 2 large shrimp will appease your appetite till your main meal is ready. Made for http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=332765&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 ZWT 6 the Wild Card Challenge http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=330044 These are spicy you may enjoy white rice with it.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon sliced scallion
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1 lime, juice
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sesame oil (if you like it hot) or 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil or 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Directions:

1. Combine all but the shrimp in a glass bowl with lid. Add shrimp toss to coat and marinade for 20 minutes.
2. Remove shrimp from marinade and discard marinade.
3. To grill:.
4. Heat grill to high. Place shrimp soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers on a clean well oil grates cooking to mark on all sides.
5. or.
6. Stir fry:.
7. I in a hot wok coated with oil for 3-4 minutes till pink. Do not over cook.
8. Garnish with fresh herbs and scallions.
9. Serve as an appetizer or over rice for a meal.

Reviews

[Diamond Girl]

My husband was "starving" so I looked on my phone for a quick recipe to satisfy this picky eater... I found this one and crossed my fingers. He says he doesn't like ginger, lime juice, sesame oil, or soy sauce, so I didn't tell him what was in the marinade LOL... I added some cayenne because I didn't have hot oil, and I added a splash of the beer he was drinkin. Quote: "And that is a recipe we ARE SAVING. One of the best shrimp meals I have ever had!" Thanks for proving him wrong again LOL!!!!

[Kim127]

Another winner from Rita! Loved everything about this! Just a slight hint of sweet from the brown sugar, but loved the zip from the red pepper. Thanks for developing this one Rita!! Made for a Seasoned Sailor and his Sassy Sirens - ZWT6.

[susie cooks]

Love this marinade! I made it with 1/2 lb of shrimp and 3 soft shell crabs. Yum! The garlic and ginger give this marinade a nice zesty flavor. I did not have sesame oil so just used a little more peanut oil. Great recipe Rita! Made for ZWT 6.