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Sweet and Savory Shrimp Recipe

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This dish is so easy to make and finger lickin' good.
Goes really well with hot jasmine rice.

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Servings: 2
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Ingredients

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  • - 1 lbs shrimp (with shell on)
  • - 2 tbsp tamarind
  • - 3 tbsp hot water
  • - 2 tsp salt
  • - 1 cup cooking oil
  • The Sauce:
  • - 3 tbsp margarin
  • - 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce
  • - 2 or 3 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

  1. * if you're using tamarind juice, omit hot water.
  2. Combine tamarind cubes with the hot water, set aside for 1-2 minutes. Then squish the tamarind 4-5 times with a spoon or with your finger until the water becomes muddy.Set aside.
  3. Using a pair of scissors, cut the shrimp along its back and clean the vein out. Rinse and set aside.
  4. Pour tamarind juice into the shrimp, add the salt. Mix them all together until it coats evenly. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Heat the oil in a wok with medium high heat. When it's ready, stir-fry the shrimp altogether in the oil for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
  6. Using a clean wok, melt the margarine in medium high heat and stir-in the sweet soy sauce, lemon juice and the shrimp. Toss well and cook for another 2-3 minutes and serve.
  7. Garnish with chives or serve on a bed of lettuce.
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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 0g
Recipe makes 2 servings
Calories 0  
Calories from Fat 0 0%
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbs 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 0.0g 0%
Protein 0.0g 0%

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  • John Spottiswood
    January 22, 2009
    We made this recently and everyone enjoyed it, especially our kids. They liked the sweet and slightly salty flavor. We cooked with the shell removed to make the eating easier (mostly for the kids).
    I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
    This is a variation
    • Nancy Miyasaki
      January 22, 2009
      Our family enjoyed these. Thanks for sharing
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      • Joyce Leung
        January 22, 2009
        This dish is simple to prepare especially if you have tamarind handy in your pantry. The slightly sweet and tangy flavors of the tamarind make the shrimps light and enjoyable.

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        • John Spottiswood
          December 31, 2008
          This looks interesting, Lina. I've never tried anything with these flavors. I'm eager to try it...saving to my "try soon" folder. Thanks for sharing!

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