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

Shrimp skewers marinated with lemongrass and ginger, Vietnam

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

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4

Cooking method: Traditional Recipe themes: N Christmas

Ingredients

Servings

• 500g of peeled prawns (keep the tail for presentation)

• 2 stalks of lemongrass, finely chopped or powdered

• 1 tablespoon of powdered ginger

• 2 cloves of garlic (crushed)

• 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce

• 1 Tbsp of honey

• 1 tablespoon of lime juice

• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil

• A few sprigs of fresh coriander (for garnish)

• Wooden skewers (soaked in water to prevent them from burning)

Preparation

1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, mix 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 let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (1 hour for a more intense flavor).
4. To assemble the skewers: Lightly drain the shrimp from the marinade (reserve the marinade for cooking).
5. Thread the shrimp onto the wooden skewers, spacing them slightly apart for even cooking.
6. Cooking the kebabs: 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 lightly caramelized.
8. During cooking, brush the skewers with the reserved marinade to intensify the flavors.
9. To prepare and serve: Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
10. Garnish with a few fresh coriander leaves and lime wedges.
11. Serve immediately, accompanied by a small sauce made with gluten-free soy sauce and lime juice.

Note

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

Keywords: Vietnamese prawn skewers, prawn appetizer, Christmas appetizer

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