Head-on Grilled Shrimps Recipe
Head-on shrimps (5x) marinated in a spicy lime leaf sauce. Served with a spicy ponzu lime leaf sauce
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Ingredients
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For the Marinade
For the Spicy Ponzu Sauce
Method
For the Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped red chili, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Add Lime Leaves
Finely chop 6 lime leaves and stir them into the marinade mixture.
- 3
Marinate the Shrimps
Add the head-on shrimps to the marinade. Ensure each shrimp is well-coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
For the Spicy Ponzu Sauce
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, and mirin until well combined.
- 5
Add Spice
Stir in red chili flakes and finely chopped lime leaves. Mix to combine, then set aside.
Grilling the Shrimps
- 6
Preheat Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 7
Grill the Shrimps
Remove shrimps from the marinade and place them on the grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are pink and opaque.
- 8
Serve
Once cooked, remove the shrimps from the grill and serve hot with the spicy ponzu sauce on the side for dipping.
