Recipe information
Yield
12 first-course or 6 main-course Servings
Ingredients
1
/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3
1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2
tablespoons plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil
2
teaspoons grated lemon peel
2
teaspoons cayenne pepper
1
/2 teaspoon salt
2
pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
2
cups (packed) fresh mint leaves
Metal skewers
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Preparation
Step 1
Mix brown sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon peel, cayenne pepper, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Let marinate 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place mint, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 cup oil in processor. Blend until mint is finely chopped and mixture is smooth, scraping down sides occasionally. Season mint dipping sauce with salt.
Step 3
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread shrimp onto skewers. Grill shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Serve with mint dipping sauce.