SHRIMP IN SPICY LIME SAUCE
Few people I know have gone food hunting in Cambodia, so I was curious when Deb Winson, a New York-based food stylist, came back with an ecstatic report. ''Everything was so fresh and beautiful, and everything was so simple,'' she said. When I asked her to describe her favorite dish, she told me about a great preparation for shrimp cooked in lime. The ingredients were much as I expected: limes, sugar, salt, chiles and garlic, all common in Southeast Asian cooking. But the technique sounded unusual. The shrimp were not stir-fried, as you might expect, but instead were simmered in a very pungent sauce so that they took on strong flavor and still stayed juicy. This is my version.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, seafood, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, sugar and salt. Place oil in a 10- or 12-inch skillet, and turn the heat to high. A minute later, add the garlic and chile flakes and cook the garlic until it just begins to brown. Immediately add the lime juice mixture all at once, and cook until it reduces by half, or even more, 3 to 5 minutes. There should be only about 1/4 cup of liquid in the skillet, and it should be syrupy.
- Add the shrimp, and cook over high heat. The shrimp will give off liquid of their own and begin to turn pink almost immediately. After about 2 minutes, stir contents of pan. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until all the shrimp are pink, about 4 minutes total. Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with cilantro and serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 964 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Sophia Estrada
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the combination of spicy and tangy flavors in the sauce. I've also tried it with different types of seafood, such as fish and scallops, and it always turns out gr
Neville Jugmohan
[email protected]This dish is a great way to add some spice to your life. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce that is sure to get your taste buds tingling. I served it with rice and it was a complete meal.
TAHA MEMON
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a complete meal.
Faith Crosby
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with rice or noodles, and it's always a complete meal.
George Martínez
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use different types of seafood, vegetables, and sauces to create a different dish every time. It's also a great way to use up leftovers. I often make a big batch of shrimp in spicy lime sauce and th
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[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and the results are always stunning. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the sauce is always flavorful and delicious. I've served this dish at several parties and it's always a hi
Mashiane a
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful and delicious it was. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and tangy. I w
Malik Talal
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the combination of spicy and tangy flavors in the sauce. I've also tried it with different types of seafood, such as fish and scallops, and it always turns out gr
Triple T
[email protected]This dish is a great way to add some spice to your dinner routine. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a complete meal.
Heavenly Tamer
[email protected]I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Isaac Nwosu
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my whole family.
Farakh Abbasi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of seafood, but this dish changed my mind. The shrimp were juicy and tender, and the sauce was so good that I couldn't stop eating it. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
Aries Webb
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy, just the way I like it. I will definitely be making this again.