Herb-Wrapped Shrimp With Lemongrass Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Herb-Wrapped Shrimp With Lemongrass Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: LEMONGRASS DIPPING SAUCE; 1 stalk lemongrass; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon minced Thai or serrano chile; 1 tablespoon finely chopped Thai basil leaves; 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint leaves; SHRIMP BUNDLES; 24 large shiso leaves*; 24 small, tender cilantro sprigs (a bit longer than the width of shiso leaves); 24 peeled, deveined cooked large shrimp with tails (31 to 40 per lb.), thawed if frozen

Servings: persons

LEMONGRASS DIPPING SAUCE
1 stalk lemongrass
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced Thai or serrano chile
1 tablespoon finely chopped Thai basil leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint leaves
SHRIMP BUNDLES
24 large shiso leaves*
24 small, tender cilantro sprigs (a bit longer than the width of shiso leaves)
24 peeled, deveined cooked large shrimp with tails (31 to 40 per lb.), thawed if frozen

1
Make sauce: Trim tough ends and outer layers from lemongrass until very tender parts remain, then coarsely chop. Whirl lemongrass in a food processor until minced. Scrape into a bowl and stir in 1/4 cup water and remaining sauce ingredients.
2
Make bundles: Lay shiso leaves flat on a work surface, veined side up. Set a cilantro sprig across base of each leaf; then set a shrimp on top, with tail poking out the side.
3
Fold shiso over the rest of shrimp. Roll up bundles from base and secure each with a toothpick. Serve with dipping sauce.
4
* Grow your own, or find at Asian markets and specialty produce stores.

738

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

153

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: LEMONGRASS DIPPING SAUCE, 1 stalk lemongrass, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Herb-Wrapped Shrimp With Lemongrass 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.

Herb-Wrapped Shrimp With Lemongrass Dipping Sauce

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