Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients

• Wooden skewers - 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lemongrass - 2 stalks, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shrimp - 1 pound, peeled and deveined

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
4. Thread the shrimp onto the soaked skewers.
5. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque.
6. Serve the shrimp skewers hot, with a side of rice and a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired.