Stir-Fried Sambal Shrimp Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Sambal Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, shelled, deveined, tails intact; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/4 cup oil; 1 cup chopped, pureed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate; 3 to 4 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Spice paste:; 2 tablespoons sliced garlic; 1 piece (1/2-inch long) ginger root, sliced; 2 cups sliced shallots or onions; 1 1/2 tablespoons sambal oelek; 4 to 6 fresh red chilies, deseeded, sliced; 1 stalk lemon grass, 1/2-inch dice; 1 teaspoon dried shrimp paste, toasted 15 minutes in a 400-degree oven; 1/4 cup water; Spice blend:; 2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds; 1 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick, 1 inch long; Garnish:; Chopped cilantro or thinly sliced Kaffir lime leaves

Servings: persons

1 pound shrimp, shelled, deveined, tails intact
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 cup oil
1 cup chopped, pureed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
3 to 4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Spice paste:
2 tablespoons sliced garlic
1 piece (1/2-inch long) ginger root, sliced
2 cups sliced shallots or onions
1 1/2 tablespoons sambal oelek
4 to 6 fresh red chilies, deseeded, sliced
1 stalk lemon grass, 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon dried shrimp paste, toasted 15 minutes in a 400-degree oven
1/4 cup water
Spice blend:
2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds
1 star anise
1 cinnamon stick, 1 inch long
Garnish:
Chopped cilantro or thinly sliced Kaffir lime leaves

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1. Rub shrimp with turmeric powder. Set aside. Process spice paste ingredients to a paste in a food processor.
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2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the spice blend ingredients, 30 seconds. Add remaining oil and the spice paste. Cook, stirring, until the oil begins to seep out of the paste, 10 to 15 minutes.
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3. Stir in tomato puree, tamarind juice, sugar and salt; cook, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the shrimp; cook, stirring until shrimp are cooked and coated with sauce, 4 minutes. Garnish with cilantro or lime leaves.
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Nutrition information
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Per serving: 485 calories, 36% of calories from fat, 19 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 170 mg cholesterol, 58 g carbohydrates, 29 g protein, 510 mg sodium, 14 g fiber

696

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound shrimp, shelled, deveined, tails intact, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/4 cup oil, 1 cup chopped, pureed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Sambal 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.

Stir-Fried Sambal Shrimp

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