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Shrimp Bring 2 cups of water to a boil or just enough water to cover shrimps.
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Cook uncovered for only 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and curl to resemble the letter C. Immediately drain shrimp into colander.
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Chill shrimp in a bowl of ice cold water.
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After 2 minuets, drain, peel, and devein shrimp then set aside.
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Cucumber Peel, half, deseed (easiest way to remove seeds is to scoop out with spoon), and slice the cucumbers into thin slices about an 1/8th of an inch and set aside in separate bowl.
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Shallots, garlic, and bell peppers Thinly slice shallots.
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Mince garlic.
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Then add to bowl with cucumbers.
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Cilantro, mint, and Thai basil Roughly chop and put in bowl with cucumbers.
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Peanuts You can either roast peanuts in a pan on the stove or you can broil in the oven.
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Keep an eye on them while they cook.
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Peanuts have lots of natural oil and will burn fast if you cook them for more than a few minutes.
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Dressing Combine all ingredients listed above under dressing in a bowl and mix well.
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If you have a mortar and pestle, pound garlic and peppers together before adding them to sauce.
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Add more sugar or rice vinegar to taste.
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If you want more heat, add more peppers.
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Final steps Add shrimp to the bowl with cucumber and herbs and then pour in dressing.
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Sprinkle in roasted peanuts toss well and enjoy.
