Thai Garlic Shrimp With Lemon-Coriander Sauce

Name: Thai Garlic Shrimp With Lemon-Coriander Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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; 16 large shrimp, shelled; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; lettuce leaf; 1/2 red bell pepper, cut in strips; fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tomatoes, cut in slices; 1/2 cucumber, cut in slices

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Recipe by dianegrapegrower

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.

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READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 2-4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

Sauce:
Thoroughly mix all ingredients for sauce in a bowl and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
Shrimp:
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.
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.
To serve:
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.

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