Thai Garlic Shrimp With Lemon-Coriander Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Despite the number of ingredients, this comes together quickly. Another of our family's favorites from Simply Thai Cooking by Wandee Young. Serves 2 as a entree, or 4 as an appetizer. Ingredients:
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped |
1/2 red onion, finely chopped |
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped |
4 tablespoons soy sauce |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 tablespoon sugar |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
2 tablespoons unsalted peanuts, finely chopped |
handful fresh cilantro, chopped |
16 large shrimp, shelled |
1 tablespoon sugar |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
1 teaspoon black pepper |
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped |
5 tablespoons vegetable oil |
lettuce leaf |
1/2 red bell pepper, cut in strips |
fresh cilantro leaves |
1 tomato, cut in slices |
1/2 cucumber, cut in slices |
Directions:
1. Sauce:
2. Thoroughly mix all ingredients for sauce in a bowl and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
3. Shrimp:.
4. Combine all ingredients except oil in a bowl. Toss and mix so that all the shrimp are thoroughly coated in the marinating ingredients. Let sit of 3-5 minutes.
5. Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan on high heat. Add shrimps and marinade and stir-fry on high heat. Shrimp should be cooked through and slightly browned - about 3 minutes.
6. To serve:.
7. Line a serving plate with lettuce leaves and trnsfer the shrimp onto the lettuce. Top with red pepper strips and cilantro. Garnish with tomato and cucumber slices. Offer Lemon Sauce in a small bowl alongside.
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