Shrimp Satay with Peanut Sauce

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

medium-large raw shrimp

the juice of 1 lime (zest it first)

1/2 cup

shallots, chopped

+ 1/2 tablespoon dark brown sugar

1 tsp

coarse salt

1 tsp

lime zest

1 tbsp

chopped peanuts

4 cloves

garlic, chopped

red Thai chiles, stemmed (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper)

2 tbsp

ginger, chopped

3 tbsp

coconut oil

2/3 cup

coconut milk

metal or wooden skewers, for grilling

chopped peanuts, for serving(optional)

fresh chopped cilantro, for serving (optional)

1/2 cup

peanut butter

1/2 cup

warm water

1 clove

garlic, chopped

1/4 tsp

ginger, minced

1 tbsp

soy sauce

1 tsp

coconut oil

1 tsp

rice wine or white wine vinegar

1 tsp

brown sugar or honey