Marinated in a blend of spicy Thai seasonings and spices, these Thai Grilled Shrimp Skewers are the most amazingly flavorful juicy, succulent shrimp you'll ever make.
Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and add shrimp. Place in fridge for 1-2 hours.
Reserve the marinade. Heat it to boiling to kill any bacteria.
Heat the grill to 400F. Skewer the shrimp on bamboo skewers.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove from heat, drizzle with reserved marinade and serve hot with coconut sticky rice (below).
Coconut Sticky Rice:
Place rice in a large bowl and add 1 can of coconut milk and 15 ounces of water. Let soak in the fridge for 8-12 hours.
Drain the rice in a metal strainer.
Place the strainer over a saucepan of boiling water and cover with a lid. Steam for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
While the rice is steaming, add the other can of coconut milk, salt and coconut sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
Pour coconut rice back into a large bowl and cover with the coconut milk and sugar mixture. Let the rice sit for about 20 minutes to absorb the liquid.
Notes
Prep the sticky rice in advance as it needs to soak for 8-10 hours for the best results.
Substitute lime juice for the tamarind if you can't get tamarind. Use 2 teaspoons of lime juice.
Substitute chili garlic sauce for the sambal olek if you need to.
Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. They are done when they are just barely no longer opaque.
You can use the broiler to cook the shrimp - broil for 2-3 minutes per side, watching to ensure they don't burn.
If you prefer not to skewer the shrimp, you can also cook them in a cast iron skillet over high heat. They will cook for about 3-5 minutes total.