SPICY TAMARIND SHRIMP

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Provided by Mai Pham

Categories     Onion     Appetizer     Sauté     Shrimp     Jalapeño     Shallot     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3-inch block tamarind with seeds,* cut into 4 pieces
12 uncooked large shrimp
1/3 cup chopped shallots
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chicken broth or water
2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam)*
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry Sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 small onion, cut into thin wedges
2 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 jalapeño chile, cut into thin rings
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place tamarind in metal bowl; add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand 15 minutes to soften. Drain. Press pulp through sieve, reserving 3 tablespoons strained pulp.
  • Using scissors, cut shell of each shrimp all the way to tail end, exposing vein. Remove vein. Loosen shrimp shells but do not remove.
  • Mix shallots and garlic in small bowl; set aside 1 tablespoon shallot mixture. Tuck remaining shallot mixture under shrimp shells.
  • Mix 3 tablespoons tamarind, broth, fish sauce, wine, and sugar in small bowl. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add reserved 1 tablespoon shallot mixture and onion wedges and sauté 1 minute. Add shrimp and sauté 1 minute. Add tamarind mixture and sauté until shrimp are opaque in center and sauce coats shrimp thickly, about 3 minutes longer. Mix in green onions and chile. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
  • *Available at Asian markets.

Latoya Greenland
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This tamarind shrimp recipe is a great weeknight meal! It's easy to make and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly. The tamarind sauce is also delicious. I like to serve it over rice or noodles.


Nikhat praween
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the tamarind sauce was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to someone who enjoys spicy food.


Azizul Akif
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I've never had tamarind shrimp before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the tamarind sauce was amazing. It had a nice balance of sweet and sour flavors. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


abbas kanaan
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This tamarind shrimp recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the tamarind sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Fahadrashid Fahadrashid
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I made this tamarind shrimp for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


macdonald munga
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The tamarind shrimp was delicious! The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Saqib Buttt
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory sauce. However, the shrimp were cooked perfectly and the overall flavor was still good. I would recommend this recipe to someone who enjoys sweet and sour dishes


Madan Limbu
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I'm not a huge fan of tamarind, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the tamarind sauce was surprisingly delicious. It had a nice balance of sweet and sour flavors. I'll definitely be


Aisha Najibs
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I loved the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


rehman randhawa
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I've made this tamarind shrimp recipe several times now, and it's always a hit! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly, and the tamarind sauce is delicious. I like to add a little bit of extra heat by adding some cayenne pepper to the sauce. This dis


April Blackbear
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This tamarind shrimp recipe was an absolute delight! The shrimp were cooked perfectly, with a crispy coating and a tender, juicy interior. The tamarind sauce was tangy and flavorful, with a nice balance of sweet and sour. I served the shrimp over jas