Spicy, Peppery Shrimp With Lemon-Soy Garlic Dip

Name: Spicy, Peppery Shrimp With Lemon-Soy Garlic Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients:; 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbs peanut oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp red ground chili; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; salt and freshly ground pepper; Dip:; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp chopped fresh scallions; 1/4 tsp honey; 1 garlic clove, minced

Servings: persons

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbs peanut oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp red ground chili
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
salt and freshly ground pepper
Dip:
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp chopped fresh scallions
1/4 tsp honey
1 garlic clove, minced

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Dip:
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In a bowl, stir together lemon juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, scallions, honey and minced garlic. The dipping sauce may be made a day in advance, covered and refrigerated.
3
Shrimp:
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Bring to room temperature before serving. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch, ground ginger, red ground chili, smoked paprika and salt and pepper. Spread the cornstarch mixture on a plate.
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Warm a wok or large fry pan over high heat until very hot and pour in the peanut oil. Add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 5 seconds.
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Quickly pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and dip in the cornstarch, coating both sides and shaking off the excess. Add the shrimp to the wok in a single layer and sear, turning once, until opaque throughout, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a platter and serve with the dipping sauce.

643

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients:, 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 tbs peanut oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy, Peppery Shrimp With Lemon-Soy Garlic Dip falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!