Using a skewer that adds flavor is a great tip for grilling any kind of kebabs. By using sugar cane spears to thread these shrimp you can sweeten them just a bit, giving you delicious seafood kebabs. You can typically find sugar cane in Asian or Caribbean markets.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoons dill
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoons basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 12 large shrimp, shelled and cleaned
- 4 sugar cane spears
- 1/4 balsamic vinegar
Preparation:
Boil sugar and water in a saucepan. Remove from heat. Add everything but shrimp and vinegar. Mix. Marinate shrimp for 1-2 hours. Place 3 shrimp on each skewer. Reserve marinade for later. Place on grill until shrimp is done (no gray left). Add vinegar to marinade and mix. Serve over shrimp.
