Grilled jumbo shrimps in garlic-wine marinade with zesty peanut sauce (Barbecue and Grilling)

 

                Jumbo shrimps are large and plump, making them perfect for grilling. As soon as they become opaque, remove them from the grill, they will continue to cook for another 5 minutes.

Serves 6 to 8 

• 3 lbs (1.5 kg) jumbo shrimps, peeled and deveined

Garlic-Wine Marinade

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat ; sauté green onions and garlic for 2 minutes, until softened.
2. Stir in wine, parsley, lemon zest and lemon juice ; let cool.
3. Rinse shrimps under cold running water and pat dry.
4. Place shrimps in a large glass bowl and pour in marinade ; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours.
5. Prepare a hot fire in your grill.
6. Remove shrimps from marinade, discarding marinade ; thread the shrimps onto soaked skewers, leaving space between pieces.
7. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until shrimps are pink and opaque.
8. Serve with peanut sauce on the side.

Zesty Peanut Sauce

• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 1 onion, minced
• 1½ cups chunky peanut butter
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon hot pepper flakes

1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat ; sauté onion for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.
2. Stir in peanut butter ; add chicken stock, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt and hot pepper flakes.
3. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes ; if sauce is too thick, add water a little bit at a time to thin.
4. Remove from heat and set aside.

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