For your Christmas aperitif, let yourself be carried away by the exotic flavors of Vietnam with this gluten-free recipe: shrimp skewers with lemongrass and ginger. Fragrant and light, this aperitif is ideal. Inspired by Vietnamese culinary traditions, this recipe combines the freshness of herbs and spices with the sweetness of shrimp, for a perfect balance.

Shrimp skewers marinated with lemongrass and ginger, Vietnam

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Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 3 mins Rest time 30 mins Total time 43 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4

Author: Gluten Escape Cooking method: Traditional Recipe themes: N Christmas

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 g peeled shrimp (keep the tails for presentation)

• 2 sticks of lemongrass, finely chopped or powdered

• 1 tbsp powdered ginger

• 2 cloves of garlic (crushed)

• 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce

• 1 Tbsp of honey

• 1 Tbsp lime juice

• 2 Tbsp sesame oil

• A few sprigs of fresh coriander (for garnish)

• Wooden skewers (soaked in water to prevent burning)

Preparation

1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine the chopped lemongrass, ginger, crushed garlic, gluten-free soy sauce, honey, lime juice and sesame oil.
2. Place the shrimp in a large dish, pour the marinade over them, and mix well so that each shrimp is coated.
3. Cover the dish and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (1 hour for a more intense taste).
4. Assemble the skewers: Lightly drain the shrimp from the marinade (reserve this for cooking).
5. Thread the shrimp onto the wooden skewers, spacing them slightly apart for even cooking.
6. Cooking the skewers: Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
7. Arrange the skewers and grill them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until the shrimp are nicely pink and slightly caramelized.
8. While cooking, brush the skewers with the reserved marinade to intensify the flavors.
9. Arrange and serve: Arrange the skewers on a serving dish.
10. Garnish with a few fresh coriander leaves and lime wedges.
11. Serve immediately, accompanied by a little sauce made from gluten-free soy sauce and lime juice.

Note

You can use already cooked shrimp and marinate them before placing them on the skewers.

Keywords: Vietnamese shrimp skewers, shrimp appetizer, Christmas appetizer,

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