This authentic Indonesian Shrimp Satay delivers a perfect balance of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors. The shrimp are marinated in a vibrant blend of turmeric, garlic, and spices before being grilled to perfection, ensuring they remain tender and juicy. They are served alongside a luxurious peanut sauce made with creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, and aromatic spices like cumin and ginger. The sauce offers a rich, comforting texture that contrasts beautifully with the charred exterior of the shrimp. Ideal for dinner parties or casual weeknight meals, this dish brings the vibrant street food flavors of Southeast Asia straight to your table. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or fresh cucumber slices for a complete, satisfying meal.
Indonesian Shrimp Sate With Peatnut Sauce
Description
This authentic Indonesian Shrimp Satay delivers a perfect balance of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors. The shrimp are marinated in a vibrant blend of turmeric, garlic, and spices before being grilled to perfection, ensuring they remain tender and juicy. They are served alongside a luxurious peanut sauce made with creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, and aromatic spices like cumin and ginger. The sauce offers a rich, comforting texture that contrasts beautifully with the charred exterior of the shrimp. Ideal for dinner parties or casual weeknight meals, this dish brings the vibrant street food flavors of Southeast Asia straight to your table. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or fresh cucumber slices for a complete, satisfying meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare the marinade by heating oil in a skillet over low heat.
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Add finely chopped onion, minced garlic, turmeric, cayenne, and salt to the skillet.
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Sauté the mixture for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and softened.
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Transfer the sautéed mixture to a bowl and mix with peanut butter and lemon juice.
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Thread shelled and deveined shrimp onto soaked bamboo skewers.
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Spoon the marinade over the skewered shrimp, ensuring they are well coated.
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Marinate the shrimp for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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Grill the shrimp skewers for about 1 minute per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
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While shrimp grill, prepare the peanut sauce by heating oil in a separate skillet.
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Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 3 minutes over low heat.
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Add cayenne, salt, and cumin, then sauté for 1 more minute.
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Transfer the spice mixture to a bowl or food processor.
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Stir in soy sauce, dark corn syrup, lemon juice, peanut butter, and coconut milk.
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Mix very well until smooth and creamy.
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Serve the grilled shrimp skewers with the warm peanut sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 36.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.8g6%
- Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.7g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 0.1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
If the peanut sauce is too thick, thin it with additional coconut milk or lemon juice to reach your desired dipping consistency.
The peanut sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator covered; it will keep for several days.
If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the shrimp to prevent burning on the grill.
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper in both the marinade and the sauce.
This recipe is tagged as Vegan in the source metadata, but contains shrimp and peanut butter which are not vegan. Please verify dietary restrictions.
