Sweet Speared Shrimp

Directions

1. 1
   Soak your wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, preheat the broiler or light a medium-hot fire in a charcoal or gas grill.
3. 3
   Whisk together the oil, pepper, and salt in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
5. 5
   Thread 3 shrimp onto a skewer, separating the shrimp with 2 or 3 pieces of red onion.
6. 6
   Repeat until all the shrimp are skewered.
7. 7
   Leave about 3 inches on the bottom of each for a handhold.
8. 8
   Brush the shrimp with hoisin sauce (use about 1/2 cup).
9. 9
   If broiling, place the skewers on a broiling pan and place the pan about 4 inches from the heat.
10. 10
    If grilling, place them on the grill.
11. 11
    Broil or grill for 3 minutes.
12. 12
    Turn the shrimp over, brush with another 1/2 cup of the hoisin sauce, and broil or grill for 3 minutes more.
13. 13
    Place the skewers on a serving platter.
14. 14
    Swirl some of the remaining 1/2 cup of the hoisin sauce over the shrimp.
15. 15
    Place the rest of the sauce in a small bowl on the platter.
16. 16
    Decorate the platter with the lime wedges and serve.