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Thai Red Curry Grilled Shrimp

Shrimp that tastes like Thai takeout but takes 20 minutes. The curry paste does all the work - no need to hunt down lemongrass and galangal.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Marinating Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined

For the Marinade

  • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
  • Juice from 1 lime ~2 tbsp
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

  • Whisk Thai curry paste, oil, fish sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, garlic powder and ginger until smooth.
  • Toss shrimp in marinade, coat well. Let sit 15-20 minutes.
  • Preheat grill during marinating time.
  • Thread shrimp onto metal skewers.
  • Grill 2-3 minutes per side until pink and C-shaped with char marks (145°F internal).
  • Serve immediately.