Thai Garlic Shrimp With Lemon-Coriander Sauce

Name: Thai Garlic Shrimp With Lemon-Coriander Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-4 serving(s)
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 tomatoes, cut in slices; 1/2 cucumber, cut in slices

Submitted by dianegrapegrower

"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."

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photo by LucyS-D

Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 20
Serves:: 2-4

ingredients

Sauce
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
Shrimp
16 large shrimp, shelled
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garnish
lettuce leaf
¹⁄₂ red bell pepper, cut in strips
fresh cilantro leaves
1 tomatoes, cut in slices
¹⁄₂ cucumber, cut in slices

directions

Sauce:
Thoroughly mix all ingredients for sauce in a bowl and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
Shrimp:
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.
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.
To serve:
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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Reviews

delicious! I lvoe cilantro and thanks to my many PAC recipes, just happened to have some in the fridge and it was beautiful with these shrimp! I used tiger prawns that I de-shelled and my peanuts were salted, so I used a touch less soy sauce. Made for PAC Spring'11!

sjkotylak
I didn't add the peanuts in as my DS doesn't like them, but it was still a fabulous meal! I made mine following the recipe otherwise and I am guessing the scallops would be just as good as the shrimp!

sherylsprague68
After seeing Ice Cool Kitty's picture and reading her review I had to go out and get some scallops and make this. Wonderful! Like Ice Cool Kitty I marinated the scallops for 2-2 1/2 hours. I did use a little of the marinade after browning them for a little more flavor and sauce. Served with tomato and cucumber and rice. Great for a hot summer dinner...will make again.

mama smurf
This was very easy and came out delicious! I prepared the sauce and let it sit for a couple of hours and it wound up nicely spiced. I also subbed sea scallops which I marinated an hour or so. I discarded the marinade so they browned rather quickly; just had to watch they didn't burn. I garnished with the tomato and cucumber which were a nice, fresh complement and went well with the sauce. This recipe makes a lot of sauce. Use leftovers like a chimichurri over steak tomorrow!

LucyS-D