Thai Cocktail Shrimp
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(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
Sweet and spicy, these shrimp are a flavour explosion. Serve over rice to make a meal of it.
Ingredients
1/2 tsp lime zest
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp fish sauce
1/4 tsp hot chili-garlic sauce
2 tsp canola oil
454-g pkg frozen raw shrimp, thawed and peeled
2 tsp brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
Combine 1/2 tsp lime zest and 2 tbsp lime juice with 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp fish sauce and 1/4 tsp hot chili-garlic sauce in a large bowl. Set aside.
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high. Add 2 tsp canola oil, then 454-g package thawed peeled raw shrimp and 2 tsp brown sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp is pinkish-brown, about 2 min per side. Transfer to bowl with dressing. Add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Toss to coat and serve. Serves 6.
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