A La Truck Shrimp

Total 31 minPrep 11 minCook 20 min4 servings180 cal
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A La Truck Shrimp recipe

Nutrition

Calories
180 cal
Protein
23.5 g
Carbs
15 g
Fat
1.9 g
Sat. fat
0.2 g
Sugar
15 g
Sodium
864 mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sambal oelek chili paste
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaf

Directions

  1. 1

    Thoroughly combine the lime juice , sugar , fish sauce or oyster sauce and sambal or chili paste in a jar or small bowl sauce

  2. 2

    Pour this sauce into a 10-inch non-stick pan

  3. 3

    Turn the heat to medium high and bring to a boil

  4. 4

    Add the shrimp and reduce heat to medium low

  5. 5

    Cook until the shrimp is tender and the sauce thickens slightly , about 3 to 4 minutes if you like a thicker sauce , temporarily remove the cooked shrimp with a slotted spoon while the sauce continues to thicken , this will prevent the shrimp from becoming overcooked and rubbery

  6. 6

    Add cilantro to the sauce

  7. 7

    Taste and adjust the seasonings , pour over cooked rice or noodles

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