Grilled Shrimp with Ginger Scallion Sauce, Sweet Soy and Cilantro

By nlhartman

From chef Marcus Samuelsson's recipe in People Magazine.

Ingredients

• 2 T. vegetable oil
• 1 T. ginger, minced
• 1/3 c. sliced green onions
• Salt
• 1 lb.(12-15)shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 T. sweet soy sauce
• 1/8 t. cilantro, finely chopped
• Garnish; cilantro leaves

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add ginger; cook 2-3 minutes or until fragrant, stirring often.
2. Combine green onions and ginger mixture in a small bowl; season to taste with salt.
3. Preheat grill to 350. Brush shrimp with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
4.Grill shrimp on lightly oiled rack, covered with grill lid, 3-5 minutes or until opaque, turning after 2 minutes.
5. Remove from grill and drizzle with green onion mixture and soy sauce; sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
6. Garnish with cilantro if desired.