Indonesian Shrimp Satay With Peanut Sauce
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Shrimp
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tablespoon    oil
   2      tablespoons   onion -- fine chop
   2      large         clove
   1      teaspoon      fresh ginger root --
                        chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      cayenne
     3/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      cumin -- ground
   2      tablespoons   light soy sauce
   3      tablespoons   corn syrup -- dark
   3      tablespoons   fresh lemon juice
     1/2  cup           peanut butter
   6      ounces        canned coconut milk
                        ***marinade***
   2      tablespoons   oil
   6      cloves        garlic
   2      tablespoons   onion -- fine chop
   2      teaspoons     turmeric
     1/4  teaspoon      cayenne
   1      teaspoon      salt
   4      tablespoons   peanut butter
   8      tablespoons   fresh lemon juice
                        ***shrimp***
   4      dozen         med Shrimp -- shelled, deveined
                        garlic -- minced
 

Preparation:

Sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Add 2 tablespoons onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and ginger and sauté for 3 minutes over low heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the cumin. Sauté for 1 minutes and transfer to bowl or food processor container. Stir in soy sauce, corn syrup, 3 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 cup peanut butter and the coconut milk. Mix very well. At serving time, if sauce is to thick, add additional coconut milk or lemon juice to thin to desired dipping consistency (serve at room temp.). Sauce will keep in fridge if covered. Marinate shrimp: Thread shrimp onto 8 10" skewers and lay in bottom of large pan. Heat oil in a skillet and add onion, turmeric, cayenne, and salt. Sauté over low heat for about 4-5 minutes Transfer to bowl and mix with peanut butter and lemon juice. Spoon over skewered shrimp and marinate for 30-60 min. Grill shrimp: Place shrimp on prepared grill and cook about 1 minutes or until done on each side or until slightly charred. Serve shrimp with ample lemon wedges and peanut sauce.