Sizzling Thai Shrimp Skewers with Coconut Lime Rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 2 tsp lime zest
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, rice, lime zest and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp. Thread the shrimp onto the soaked bamboo skewers.