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Fragrant Thai Lemongrass Shrimp Skewers

Name: Fragrant Thai Lemongrass Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon chili flakes; 2 tablespoons water; 2 green onions, sliced

Fragrant Thai Lemongrass Shrimp Skewers, paired with a tangy Lime Chili Sauce, perfect for a refreshing appetizer or main course.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 6, 2025

Fragrant Thai Lemongrass Shrimp Skewers — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Shrimp Skewers

For the Lime Chili Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 169 kcal
Protein: 27.45 g
Carbs: 10.5 g
Fat: 1.08 g
Fiber: 0.65 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 677 kcal
Protein: 109.8 g
Carbs: 42 g
Fat: 4.3 g
Fiber: 2.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 lb (450 g) large shrimp peeled and deveined	480	104	2	4	0
3 stalks lemongrass finely chopped	10	0.5	2	0	1
2 cloves garlic minced	8	0.4	2	0	0.1
1-inch piece ginger grated	6	0.2	1	0	0.2
1 tablespoon fish sauce	9	1	1	0	0
1 tablespoon soy sauce	9	1	1	0	0
1 tablespoon brown sugar	52	0	13	0	0
1 tablespoon lime juice	4	0	1	0	0
8 wooden skewers soaked in water	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup lime juice	16	0	5	0	0
2 tablespoons fish sauce	18	2	2	0	0
1 tablespoon sugar	49	0	12	0	0
1 teaspoon chili flakes	6	0.2	1	0.3	0.5
2 tablespoons water	0	0	0	0	0
2 green onions sliced	10	0.5	2	0	0.8

These estimates are for informational purposes only and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Shrimp

1
Mix Marinade
In a bowl, mix lemongrass, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice.
2
Coat Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the marinade, stirring to coat completely.
3
Marinate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
Tip: For a deeper flavor, marinate the shrimp overnight, but do not over-marinate to prevent the acid from 'cooking' them.

Preparing the Lime Chili Sauce

1
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, chili flakes, and water.
2
Dissolve Sugar
Stir until the sugar is dissolved and adjust seasoning as needed.
3
Add Green Onions
Mix in sliced green onions just before serving.

How to Make Fragrant Thai Lemongrass Shrimp Skewers

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Skewering
Thread marinated shrimp onto the prepared skewers.
2
Grilling
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 2–3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
3
Final Dressing
Brush with additional marinade for extra flavor.