Red Chili Shrimp
photo by Debi9400
- Ready In:
- 32mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
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4 portions
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 500 g medium shrimp, shell and devein, leave tails on and drain well
- 10 large fresh red chilies, discard seeds and stalks
- 5 shallots, peeled
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon calamansi juice (cherry sized asian green limes)
directions
- Cut up chilies, shallots and garlic and pop in the blender. Process with minimal water till you get a not too smooth paste.
- Heat 5tbs oil in a wok or deep pan till very hot then fry shrimp only till they change colour. Remove from pan, leaving oil behind and set aside.
- Add another tbs oil to pan and when hot, add chili paste and fry till fragrant and glistening. Return shrimp to pan and stir for about 3 minutes.
- Season and add lime juice (to taste) and water. Stir well. Turn off heat and serve with white or coconut rice and sliced cucumbers if you like.
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Reviews
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I am giving this recipe a 4 star rating because it really was very simple to prepare and was a nice meal. As promised, it wasn't hot at all - I was expecting more of a kick to it and that the flavours present would be stronger. As is, it would be a very nice side to a spiced up bbq'd steak. I did not add the sugar - never do. I think using dry white wine instead of the 1/4 cup of water would help to enhance the flavours. Next time I make it I think I might kick it up with some cumin, ginger and a bit more lime juice. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
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I am giving this recipe a 4 star rating because it really was very simple to prepare and was a nice meal. As promised, it wasn't hot at all - I was expecting more of a kick to it and that the flavours present would be stronger. As is, it would be a very nice side to a spiced up bbq'd steak. I did not add the sugar - never do. I think using dry white wine instead of the 1/4 cup of water would help to enhance the flavours. Next time I make it I think I might kick it up with some cumin, ginger and a bit more lime juice. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
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