Ginger Shrimp With Sweet-Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce

Name: Ginger Shrimp With Sweet-Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup thinly sliced ginger (2 1/2 ounces), lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade; 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 6 dried red chiles, broken into several pieces; 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined; 4 cups small ice cubes; 1/2 cup sweet Thai chili sauce; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce; Celery sticks and cucumber spears, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup thinly sliced ginger (2 1/2 ounces), lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
6 dried red chiles, broken into several pieces
2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
4 cups small ice cubes
1/2 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
Celery sticks and cucumber spears, for serving

1
In a small saucepan, combine the ginger with the vinegar, sugar and chiles. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool.
2
In a large pot of boiling salted water, simmer the shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drain the shrimp and add them to the ginger mixture. Stir in the ice cubes and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain the shrimp and pat dry. Discard the ginger and chiles.
3
In a small bowl, mix the Thai chili sauce with the lime juice, ketchup and fish sauce. Refrigerate until chilled. Arrange the shrimp on a platter with the celery sticks and cucumber spears and serve with the sauce.
4
Make Ahead: The marinating shrimp and the dipping sauce can be refrigerated separately overnight.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup thinly sliced ginger (2 1/2 ounces), lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 6 dried red chiles, broken into several pieces, and more.

Yes, Ginger Shrimp With Sweet-Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!