Thai Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
An easy recipe I found in my mums old cookbook. The Shrimp are easy to prep and easy to cook with a marinade that tastes superb.
An easy recipe I found in my mums old cookbook. The Shrimp are easy to prep and easy to cook with a marinade that tastes superb.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 lb large shrimp with shells
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tbsp white peppercorns crushed
- 1 sprig cilantro garnish
Instructions
- Combine the water, brown sugar, and fish sauce in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the garlic, cilantro stems, and white peppercorns and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
- Boil until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, until the shrimp are opaque and just cooked through, no more than 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour, tossing the shrimp in the sauce once or twice.
- Drain with a slotted spoon and serve garnished with sprigs of cilantro and plenty of napkins so the diners can peel the shrimp with their fingers.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1786mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg