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Grilled Miso Shrimp

FOOD & WINE Wine Club Grilled Miso Shrimp FOOD & WINE Wine Club Grilled Miso Shrimp
When grilling shrimp or scallops, use sticks of lemongrass or sprigs of rosemary as an alternative to metal or bamboo skewers.
Servings: 4
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons yellow miso
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 3 scallions, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
Directions
1. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons of the lime juice with the miso, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic and brown sugar. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Thread the shrimp and scallions on eight 8-inch skewers.

2. Grill the shrimp over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 5 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the sambal oelek and the remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Serve the shrimp with the sambal mayonnaise. —Marcia Kiesel

SERVE WITH Lime wedges and cilantro.