ThaiMedium · Hot
Plump shrimp are threaded on skewers, basted with a glossy coconut-lime glaze, and grilled until caramelized. Thinly sliced radishes tossed in bright lime dressing provide a crisp, peppery counterpoint.
15 min
10 min
25 min
Method
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Thread 4–5 shrimp onto each of 6–8 skewers (if using bamboo, soak in water 20 minutes first). Season lightly with salt and set on a rimmed plate.
Trim and very thinly slice radishes (1–2 mm rounds). Toss with a pinch of salt and set aside to draw out slight moisture.
Slice scallions on the bias. Pick cilantro leaves from stems.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut-milk-drink, soy-sauce, honey, grated garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well to dissolve honey.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until glaze thickens to a light syrup consistency (it should coat a spoon and leave a trail when you drag a finger through it). Remove from heat.
Squeeze in juice from 1 quartered lime, stir to combine, and let glaze cool slightly. Reserve 2 tbsp glaze for finishing.
Toss sliced radish with juice of remaining lime, olive-oil, sesame-seed, and a tiny pinch of salt.
Nutri-Score
Good balance
A–E · lower is better · score 0
Calories
396
per serving
Protein
40g
Carbs
21g
Fat
19g
Sat. fat
2g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
12g
Sodium
1637mg
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
Environmental impact
Very high impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
4.2
per serving
Water
27m³
Land
43Pt
Runoff
1.3g P
shrimp drives 96% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
Umami
Sweet
Salty
Sour
Bitter
Spicy
Textures
Aromas
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Grill PanSafety & Storage
Cooking Temperature
Shrimp must reach an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) at the thickest part to ensure food safety. Use a calibrated meat thermometer and check the thickest shrimp on each skewer.
Cross Contamination
Use separate cutting boards, utensils, and plates for raw shrimp versus ready-to-eat foods. Wash hands thoroughly with soap for 20 seconds after handling raw seafood.
Storage
Refrigerate leftover shrimp within 2 hours of cooking. Store in a clean airtight container at 4°C (40°F) or below and consume within 3-4 days.
High Risk Population
Shellfish poses higher risk for pregnant women, elderly, young children, and immunocompromised individuals. Ensure proper cooking temperature is achieved throughout.
Handling
Bamboo skewers must be soaked in water for at least 20 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and splintering. Pat shrimp dry before seasoning to ensure proper searing.
Equipment Safety
When grilling at high heat (220-240°C), use long-handled tongs and grill brushes. Keep a spray bottle of water nearby for flare-ups.
Pro Tips
Technique
When reducing the glaze, patience is your best friend—rushing it over high heat will give you a runny mess instead of that glossy, paint-like coating. Think of it like reducing a teriyaki sauce: you want it to coat a spoon and leave a trail when you drag your finger through it, and that usually takes the full 8–10 minutes over a steady medium flame.
Substitution
Don’t have coconut-milk-drink? A full-fat coconut milk from a can works beautifully and will actually give you a slightly richer, more luxurious glaze—just keep an eye on it because the sugars can go from caramelized to scorched a bit faster.
From the chef
I first made these skewers at a summer cookout where half my guests were skeptical of coconut milk and the other half had never touched a radish. By the end of the night, every plate came back scraped clean. That’s the thing about the coconut-lime glaze—it’s friendly. It’s got this silky richness that plays like a love letter to butter, but it’s actually doing the heavy lifting of caramelizing those shrimp to golden perfection. And those raw radishes? They’re my sneaky pivot: a little heat, a little crunch, and suddenly people who said they hated radishes are asking for seconds.
Source: generated · June 13, 2026