Thai Garlic Shrimp

Submitted by Elisa72

"This delicious recipe is from the book Fresh Thai by Oi Cheepchaiissara. The cilantro roots add a depth of flavor that you should try if you can get them; if not, substitute cilantro stems (preferable) or leaves. Wonderful with steamed rice to soak up the sauce. The prep time is for shrimp that is already peeled and deveined. Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a main dish."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 15 cilantro roots, roughly chopped
• 10 black peppercorns
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable stock or 2 tablespoons seafood stock
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• cilantro leaf (to garnish)

directions

1. Use a mortar and pestle to grind the garlic and cilantro roots into a rough paste.
2. Add the peppercorns and continue to grind roughly.
3. Heat the oil in a wok or skillet and stir-fry the garlic paste over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the shrimp, stock, oyster sauce, and soy sauce, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp open and turn pink.
5. Garnish with a few cilantro leaves and serve immediately.