Spicy Shrimp in Chile Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp in Chile Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 small red onion, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 pounds shelled and deveined large shrimp; 2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 4 scallions, cut into 3-inch lengths; 2 tablespoons coconut milk mixed with 2 tablespoons water; Steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small red onion, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds shelled and deveined large shrimp
2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
1 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
4 scallions, cut into 3-inch lengths
2 tablespoons coconut milk mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Steamed rice, for serving

1
In a small skillet, mix the sugar with 1 tablespoon of the water and cook over high heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved.
2
Cook without stirring until a deep amber caramel forms, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of water.
4
Transfer the caramel to a very small heatproof bowl.
5
Heat a wok over high heat.
6
Add the canola oil and heat until just beginning to smoke.
7
Add the onion and garlic and stir-fry until just softened, about 1 minute.
8
Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 1 minute.
9
Add the chiles, fish sauce, pepper, scallions and caramel and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and curled, about 5 minutes.
10
Add the diluted coconut milk and cook until slightly reduced, about 1 minute.
11
Serve with rice.

387

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 small red onion, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp in Chile 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.

Spicy Shrimp in Chile Sauce

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