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Sweet and Salty Thai Shrimp

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In this recipe we simmer shrimp in a super simple sauce made with fish sauce, coconut sugar, and vinegar. Cashews, scallions and lime give it extra flavor and texture.

 

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (12 shrimp)
  • Celtic sea salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Pinch -1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons roasted, salted cashews, or peanuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Put shrimp on a kitchen towel and pat until they are very dry. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a 12” saute pan, mix the sugar, fish sauce and vinegar. Bring to a simmer on medium-high heat.
  3. Add the shrimp, turn down to a gentle simmer and cook until pink on one side, 2-3 minutes.
  4. Turn shrimp over, add the white part of the scallions and cook the other side of the shrimp until pink, 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the green scallions and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  6. Sprinkle with lime. Taste to adjust salt and pepper.
  7. Top with cashews if desired
  8. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Recipe adapted from NY Times Cooking.

Find it online: https://eatwellenjoylife.com/sweet-salty-thai-shrimp/