Thai Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

This Thai Sweet and Spicy Shrimp is 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.

Cook Time 12

Chilling 1

Total Time 1 12

Servings 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.
1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup fish sauce
Add the garlic, cilantro stems, and white peppercorns and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp cilantro, 1 tbsp white peppercorns
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.
1 lb large shrimp
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.
1 sprig cilantro

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