Grilled Prawns with a Spicy Peanut Lime Vinaigrette

This Thai-inspired sauce also goes well with chicken, pork, or lamb.

Ingreadient

  • ¼ cup minced lemon grass (white part only)
  • ¼ cup minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ¼ tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 thai or serrano chile pepper, minced
  • ¾ cup peanut or canola oil
  • 2 pounds extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tail left on
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ½ cup mirin (japanese sweet wine)
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 3 tablespoons grated lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 fresh thai or serrano chile, seeds removed
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ cup smooth, unsalted peanut butter
  • ¼ cup peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
  • kosher salt to taste