Lemongrass and Dill Grilled Shrimp
I first tasted lemongrass in culinary school while preparing a dipping sauce for pot stickers. The lemony fragrant plant grows wild all over Southeast Asia and is cultivated in California. Look for firm stalks at Asian markets and when wrapped tightly in plastic lemongrass will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. The zesty lemon flavored herb is popular in Thai and Indonesian cuisines. The tough outer layers once removed can be infused into soups and iced tea. The soft inner core is sliced or chopped and tossed into Thai salads, curries, stir-fry’s and marinades.
