Easy Thai Garlic Shrimp

Submitted by gailanng

"I grew up on white rice, gravy and gumbo. I had never heard of soy sauce until I was a young adult and had gone to work. Jasmine rice...just ate it for the first time last year. Now I have a refrigerator and pantry stocked with sambal oelek, sriracha, oyster and fish sauce. I am testimony to adventure and change. Now go buy some oyster and fish sauce and try the recipe! Note: This is a glazed shrimp recipe, do not expect an abundant amount of sauce."

 

• Ready In: 13mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 12 -15 medium shrimp to large shrimp, butterflied and shells removed
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 5 -7 minced garlic cloves (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 fresh red chili, minced (to taste) or 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed chili (to taste)
• cilantro, minced
• limes (to garnish) or lemon wedge (to garnish)

directions

1. Make the marinade by combining in a mixing bowl the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, lime juice, and chili. Stir well. Place shrimp in the marinade and stir well to coat; set aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok or frying pan. When hot, add the shrimp along with the marinade. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are pink. They will become lightly browned from the sauce. (Avoid overcooking or shrimp will turn rubbery.).
3. Remove to a serving dish and sprinkle on top cilantro. Serve with a side of jasmine rice.