Garlic Shrimp With Wasabi Mayonnaise

• WASABI MAYONNAISE↗
• cup mayonnaise↗3⁄4
• tablespoon grated fresh ginger1
• teaspoons lime zest↗2
• teaspoon fresh lime juice↗1
• teaspoon sugar↗1⁄2
• teaspoons wasabi paste, to taste2 -4
• FOR THE SHRIMP
• lb shrimp, cleaned and peeled↗1
• tablespoons extra virgin olive oil↗3
• tablespoon finely chopped garlic1
• tablespoons grated fresh ginger2
• tablespoon fresh lime juice↗1
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Stir together all the ingredients for the wasabi mayonnaise, beginning with 2 tsp wasabi paste, adding and tasting until you achieve your desired level of spiciness; place in the refrigerator until needed.

2. 2

   Stir together all the"FOR THE SHRIMP" ingredients, EXCEPT the shrimp.

3. 3

   When thoroughly combined, pour over the shrimp, and mix well making sure that each piece is well covered with the marinade.

4. 4

   Place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate 15 minutes; do not go much beyond this time, or the lime juice will begin to"cook" the shrimp, making them tough.

5. 5

   Put the shrimp (marinade and all) in one layer in a large dry non-stick frypan over medium-high heat, season with pepper to your taste and saute just until pink.

6. 6

   I usually get them arranged in one layer, and by this time the first ones are beginning to color; I immediately begin to turn them over one by one and by then the first ones are ready to come out of the pan; by the time I've gotten to the last one they will all be cooked to my liking.

7. 7

   Remove to a serving dish and don't forget to bring the wasabi mayo out of the fridge.