Skewered Shrimp with Lemon and Coconut

Grilled shrimp is a great alternative to friends and family who prefer seafood over chicken and beef. The bright, citrus hit of the lemon juice combined with shredded coconut make a great cocktail snack or a meal. Just add rice and some slivered snow peas and the party is on!

• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
• ⅓ shredded coconut
• ¼ c. olive oil
• ¼ c. soy sauce
• 1 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• skewers

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the red pepper flakes, lemon zest and juice, cilantro, mint, olive oil and soy sauce in a food processor.
2. Combine until the mixture is smooth. In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp and the marinade. Cover and set aside for 2-3 hours.
3. Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat.
4. Thread the shrimp onto the individual skewers.
5. Cook the skewers until they are browned on both sides and the meat is cooked.
6. This takes approximately 4-6 minutes per side.

Serve hot off the grill or alongside rice and slivered snow peas!