SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH YUZU KOSHO PESTO (SPICY CITRUS PESTO) ENJOY DAN:

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH YUZO KOSHO PESTO (SPICY CITRUS PESTO)

                                                                                                  By CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2-tablespoons yuzu kosho (spicy citrus pesto)

1 teaspoon of mixed chipotle, turmeric and cayenne powder

1 thumb-size fresh ginger, peeled and minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1-stalk fresh lemongrass, pale inner bulb, crushed

2 tablespoon fresh mint

3 tablespoons olive oil

12 jumbo shrimp, butterflied in the shell

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a bowl combine yuzu kosko, chipotle mixture with ginger, lemongrass, mint and olive oil.

2.   Spread half the mixture on the shrimp and let stand for 12 minutes.

3.   Light a prepared grill over high heat.

4.   Grill shrimp for about 4 minutes, turning once.

5.   Transfer shrimp to plates and serve with remaining pesto.

ENJOY DAN;                                             HALLELUJAH!!