5 Minute Thai Shrimp Satay
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and flavorful *5-Minute Thai Shrimp Satay*. Featuring tender, succulent shrimp brushed in a luscious sauce made with creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, and a hint of lime, this recipe captures the bold, savory essence of Thai cuisine in just five minutes. Perfectly grilled to a golden finish and garnished with fresh cilantro, these shrimp skewers are as impressive as they are simple to prepare. Serve with lime wedges and extra satay sauce for a dipping experience that’s both zesty and satisfying. Ideal for busy days or last-minute entertaining, this easy shrimp satay is sure to become your favorite go-to recipe for a taste of Thailand in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large pieces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.25 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 4 pieces lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes until smooth. This will be your satay sauce.
Thread the shrimp onto metal or soaked bamboo skewers, evenly distributing them.
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
Once hot, grill the shrimp skewers for 1 minute per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
Brush the cooked shrimp with a generous layer of the satay sauce, reserving some for dipping.
Garnish the skewers with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges and the remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.1 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 928 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 53.0 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 867 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
