Shrimp in Tamarind Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp in Tamarind Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds shrimp, peeled; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger; 1 small fresh chile, stemmed, seeded, and diced, or 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1/4 cup tamarind paste, or to taste; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, or to taste; Salt and black pepper to taste; Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish; Lime wedges for serving

Servings: persons

2 pounds shrimp, peeled
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 small fresh chile, stemmed, seeded, and diced, or 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 cup tamarind paste, or to taste
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, or to taste
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Lime wedges for serving

1
Place a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
2
After a minute, add as many shrimp as will fit comfortably in one layerdo not try to brown all the shrimp at once.
3
As soon as they begin to brown, about a minute later, turn them, cook them for about 30 seconds on the other side, and remove them from the pan.
4
Repeat until all the shrimp are done, then turn off the heat for a minute.
5
Turn the heat to medium and add the butter; when it melts, add the onion, turn the heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the ginger and chile and cook for 30 seconds, then add the tamarind paste and 1/4 cup water.
7
Stir to blend, then taste and add more tamarind paste if necessary.
8
Return the shrimp to the pan, bring to a boil, then stir in the lime juice.
9
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, a minute or so.
10
Taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish and serve over rice with the lime wedges.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds shrimp, peeled, 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Shrimp in Tamarind 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.

Shrimp in Tamarind Sauce

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