Shrimp Satay with Peanut Sauce

This calls for wooden (or bamboo) skewers. If you have never used them, they really won't burn if you soak them.

• Wooden skewers for grilling
• 2 pounds shrimp (medium 35 - 40 count)
• 1/3 cup peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons curry powder

Peanut Sauce

• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 - 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• Freshly milled black pepper to taste

METHOD

Put skewers in water too soak. 20 minutes is sufficient.

Peanut sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a food processor and blend until well mixed. Set aside.

Shell and devein shrimp. Rinse well, then drain and pat dry.

With a fork, beat together the oil and curry powder. Blend well and put in shrimp. Toss to coat. When coated, thread shrimp onto wooden skewers, about 5 or 6 shrimp per skewer.

Grill over very hot grill or cook in a large, heavy skillet (cast iron works well here) about 1 - 2 minutes per side. To serve, put peanut sauce on side as a dipping sauce.

Serves: 4 to 6

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