lime_bbq_shrimp 946 B

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  1. 2 shallots
  2. 1 piece of ginger chopped ( 3 in )
  3. 4 cloves garlic
  4. 3/4 c soy sauce
  5. 1/2 c lime juice
  6. 2 T sugar
  7. 1/4 cup green onions
  8. 1/4 cup olive oil
  9. 1-2 Jalepeno peppers
  10. black pepper to taste
  11. 1 lb large shrimp OR 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
  12. Put shallots, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, Jalepeno and green onions in a blender and pulse.
  13. Drizzle in oil and blend smooth.
  14. Put marniade in a jar with a tight lid and place in the fridge for 2 - 5 hours.
  15. Prepare shrimp by slicing open just the back leaving the tails and shells on and remove the vein.
  16. If using chicken, marinate for 2 hours before grilling.
  17. If BBQ-ing shrimp, shake the marinade as it will have seperated and dump everything into a ziptop bag.
  18. Start a hot fire and grill the shrimp for 90 seconds per side.
  19. If using chicken cook on the hot side for 4 min per side and then 10-15 minutes depending on thickness or until juices run clear.
  20. Serve with lime wedges and beer.