Thai Garlic Shrimp With Lemon-Coriander Sauce

Despite the number of ingredients, this comes together quickly. Another of our family's favorites from "Simply Thai Cooking" by Wandee Young. Serves 2 as a entree, or 4 as an appetizer.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• Sauce

• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 4  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 3  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons unsalted peanuts, finely chopped
•  handful fresh cilantro, chopped

• Shrimp

• 16  large shrimp, shelled
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 5  tablespoons  vegetable oil

• Garnish

•  lettuce leaf
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, cut in strips
•  fresh cilantro leaves
• 1  tomatoes, cut in slices
• 1⁄2 cucumber, cut in slices

Directions

1. Sauce:
2. Thoroughly mix all ingredients for sauce in a bowl and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
3. Shrimp:
4. Combine all ingredients except oil in a bowl. Toss and mix so that all the shrimp are thoroughly coated in the marinating ingredients. Let sit of 3-5 minutes.
5. Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan on high heat. Add shrimps and marinade and stir-fry on high heat. Shrimp should be cooked through and slightly browned - about 3 minutes.
6. To serve:
7. Line a serving plate with lettuce leaves and trnsfer the shrimp onto the lettuce. Top with red pepper strips and cilantro. Garnish with tomato and cucumber slices. Offer Lemon Sauce in a small bowl alongside.