Grilled Shrimp Nam Prik
Elevate your grilling game with this irresistible Grilled Shrimp Nam Prik recipe, a bold and vibrant dish that perfectly balances smoky, savory, tangy, and spicy notes. Featuring succulent jumbo shrimp marinated in a fragrant blend of garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, and white pepper, this Thai-inspired dish is grilled to perfection, achieving a tender and lightly charred texture. The real star, however, is the zesty nam prik dipping sauce—made with fiery bird's eye chilies, shallots, palm sugar, and lime juice—that adds a punch of authentic Thai flavor. Serve this quick and easy crowd-pleaser as a standout appetizer or pair it with steamed rice and fresh veggies for a complete meal. Optimize your next cookout with this flavor-packed recipe that's sure to wow your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Jumbo shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail-on)
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Palm sugar (grated or finely chopped)
- 5 pieces Bird’s eye chilies (adjust based on spice tolerance)
- 2 pieces Shallots (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves (chopped, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 sheets Banana leaves or aluminum foil (optional, for grilling)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, vegetable oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the nam prik dipping sauce. In a mortar and pestle, pound the bird’s eye chilies and shallots into a rough paste. Add the remaining fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and water. Mix until the sugar dissolves and all ingredients are well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed (add more fish sauce for saltiness, lime juice for tanginess, or sugar for sweetness). Set aside.
If using banana leaves, rinse and pat them dry. If using aluminum foil, lightly grease it with a bit of vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using banana leaves or foil, place them on the grill and arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer on top. Grill for 2–3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are slightly charred.
Transfer the grilled shrimp to a platter and garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.
Serve the grilled shrimp hot with the nam prik dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy with steamed rice or fresh vegetables if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 236 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 1013 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 440 mg | 9% | |
*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.
