Shrimp and Vegetable Skewers with Peanut Sauce (Cambodian)

Brief description of the dish: A classic Cambodian street food made by marinating shrimp, vegetables, and chilies in a mixture of fish sauce, lime juice, and chili paste, then grilling on skewers.

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Ingredients

Meat and Seafood

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

Vegetables

• 1 cup bell peppers, cut into large pieces
• 1 cup onions, cut into large pieces
• 1 cup zucchini, cut into large slices
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Nuts and Seeds

• 2 tablespoons peanuts

Spices and Seasonings

• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Peanut Sauce

Mix the following:

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Recipe Steps

1. Prepare the marinade

In a blender or food processor, combine fish sauce, lime juice, chili paste, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

2. Marinate the shrimp and vegetables

In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, bell peppers, onions, zucchini, garlic, peanuts, and marinade mixture. Mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

3. Thread the skewers

Thread the marinated shrimp and vegetables onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.

4. Grill the skewers

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the skewers with oil and cook for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

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Optional: Additional Sauce Variation

If desired, serve with additional sauce made by mixing 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon chili

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