Sweet & Spicy Chile Glazed Shrimp Bites
Ingredients
Pine & Pepper Spices
- 3 Dried Thai chiles
- 1/2 lg. Red bell pepper, stemmed and seeded
- 1/2 Tbsp. Sugar
- 1/2 lg. Orange, zested
- 1 Tbsp. Rice wine vinegar
- 1½ Tbsp. Honey
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- — Bamboo skewers, soaked in water 1 hour
- 1/2 lb. Large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1/2 Pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 Red onion, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp. Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/2 Lime, juiced
- — Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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1
Soak the dried Thai chiles in warm water until softened, about 1 hour.
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2
Pulse the softened chiles and red bell pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth.
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3
Scrape into a large bowl and stir in the sugar, orange zest, rice wine vinegar, honey, salt, Ground Coriander Seeds, and Ground Ginger.
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4
Thread the shrimp onto the soaked skewers, add to the bowl, and turn to coat. Marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.
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5
Meanwhile, make the salsa: toss the pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and remaining Ground Ginger in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
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6
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill the shrimp about 2 minutes per side, brushing with extra marinade, until just opaque and lightly charred.
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7
Sprinkle with the White Sesame Seeds and serve warm alongside the pineapple salsa. Makes 2 servings.
