Shrimp Sambal Recipe

Name: Shrimp Sambal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 small dried red chilies such as cayenne or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried hot red pepper flakes; a 1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled; 6 garlic cloves; 2 candlenuts or 4 macadamia nuts; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (about 30); 1 1/2 medium red onions; 2 tablespoons corn or safflower oil; 1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk; 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste; Accompaniment: steamed rice

Servings: persons

3 small dried red chilies such as cayenne or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried hot red pepper flakes
a 1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled
6 garlic cloves
2 candlenuts or 4 macadamia nuts
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (about 30)
1 1/2 medium red onions
2 tablespoons corn or safflower oil
1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
Accompaniment: steamed rice

1
To a food processor with motor running add sambal paste ingredients, 1 at a time through feed tube, and puree mixture to a paste.
2
Shell shrimp, leaving tail and connecting shell segment intact, and devein.
3
In a colander rinse shrimp and drain well.
4
Halve onions lengthwise and cut halves lengthwise into julienne strips.
5
Heat a large heavy skillet over moderately low heat until hot.
6
Cook sambal paste in oil, stirring, until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
7
Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened.
8
Stir in coconut milk, brown sugar, and salt and bring to a boil.
9
Add shrimp and lime juice and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
10
Divide shrimp sambal among 4 plates and serve with rice.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 small dried red chilies such as cayenne or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried hot red pepper flakes, a 1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled, 6 garlic cloves, 2 candlenuts or 4 macadamia nuts, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Sambal 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 Sambal

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