Spicy Tamarind Shrimp Recipe

Name: Spicy Tamarind Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3-inch block tamarind with seeds,* cut into 4 pieces; 12 uncooked large shrimp; 1/3 cup chopped shallots; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chicken broth or water; 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam)*; 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry Sherry; 1 1/2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 small onion, cut into thin wedges; 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths; 1 jalapeno chile, cut into thin rings; Chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 3-inch block tamarind with seeds,* cut into 4 pieces
12 uncooked large shrimp
1/3 cup chopped shallots
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chicken broth or water
2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam)*
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry Sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 small onion, cut into thin wedges
2 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 jalapeno chile, cut into thin rings
Chopped fresh cilantro

1
Place tamarind in metal bowl; add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand 15 minutes to soften. Drain. Press pulp through sieve, reserving 3 tablespoons strained pulp.
2
Using scissors, cut shell of each shrimp all the way to tail end, exposing vein. Remove vein. Loosen shrimp shells but do not remove.
3
Mix shallots and garlic in small bowl; set aside 1 tablespoon shallot mixture. Tuck remaining shallot mixture under shrimp shells.
4
Mix 3 tablespoons tamarind, broth, fish sauce, wine, and sugar in small bowl. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add reserved 1 tablespoon shallot mixture and onion wedges and saute 1 minute. Add shrimp and saute 1 minute. Add tamarind mixture and saute until shrimp are opaque in center and sauce coats shrimp thickly, about 3 minutes longer. Mix in green onions and chile. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
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*Available at Asian markets.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3-inch block tamarind with seeds,* cut into 4 pieces, 12 uncooked large shrimp, 1/3 cup chopped shallots, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tamarind Shrimp 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 Tamarind Shrimp

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