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Zesty Thai Lemon-Lime Shrimp

  • 2servings
  • 27minutes

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Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsProteins, Carbohydrates, Cellulose
VitaminsA, B1, B2, B3, B6, H, C, P
MineralsSelenium, Iodine, Fluorine, Silicon, Calcium, Potassium, Sulfur, Phosphorus, Cobalt, Molybdenum

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 2-4 up to

  2. 1 lb. (460 g.) raw shrimp, shells removed (tails can be left on if desired)

  3. 2 shallots OR 1/4 cup purple onion, finely chopped

  4. 4 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped

  5. 1 fresh red chili, finely chopped, OR 1/2 to 1 tsp. dried crushed chili

  6. 2 kaffir lime leaves, left whole, OR substitute

  7. 1 extra tsp. lime zest

  8. 2 Tbsp. frozen prepared lemongrass OR fresh lemongrass , very finely minced (available at Asian food stores)

  9. juice of 1 lemon

  10. 2 Tbsp. honey

  11. 1/2 tsp. shrimp paste (available by the jar at Asian food stores)

  12. 3 Tbsp. fish sauce

  13. 1/4 tsp. turmeric

  14. 3 to 4 Tbsp. thick coconut milk

  15. zest of 1 lime (about 1 Tbsp.)

  16. generous handful fresh coriander/cilantro

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. In a cup or small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, shrimp paste, fish sauce, and turmeric. If using frozen prepared lemongrass and dried crushed chili, add those to the mixture as well. Stir until honey is dissolved. Set aside.

  2. Warm a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2-3 Tbsp. oil and swirl around, then add the shallots or onion, garlic, fresh red chili (if using) and kaffir lime leaves. If using fresh lemongrass, add it now as well. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes, or until the spices are fragrant and the shallots/onion have softened.

  3. Add the prepared lemon mixture (from step 1) plus the shrimp. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and plump (avoid over-cooking, or they will lose their succulence).

  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 3 to 4 Tbsp. coconut milk, stirring gently to incorporate. Finally, sprinkle over the lime zest and stir again.

  5. Remove from heat and taste-test for a balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. Add more fish sauce if more salt is needed, or a little sugar or honey if too sour. If too sweet or salty for your taste, add another squeeze of lemon or lime juice. If too spicy or pungent for your taste, add another Tbsp. or two of coconut milk.

  6. Add a final topping of fresh coriander and serve immediately with plain rice or saffron rice. (This dish is also nice over noodles/pasta). ENJOY!

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