Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Chili Shrimp


Last weekend was pretty eventful. It was also pretty tiring. We went out with a bunch of work folk to some bars to celebrate one of my co-worker's birthday. It was a blast, but I also had to work at 8am the next day, and that was NOT a blast. Also, our work Christmas party was the following night as well. I was supposed to make this Chili Shrimp dish for the party, but was too tired to even want to pick up a pan, let alone go to the grocery for supplies. So instead, I brought Puppy Chow and Oreo Ball Truffles, which were a hit, so I didn't feel so bad. So I knew I had to eventually make this dish, and I made it for dinner last night, and it was awesome. Too good to share, almost... but I'll share it with you all of course!


Ingredients:
Adapted from Food & Wine's November 2009 Article "Chili Shrimp"

1 lb. shrimp, peeled, cooked, & deveined
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons sherry
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
juice from 1 lemon
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 dried lemongrass stick, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
fresh cilantro, chopped

In a small bowl, combine ketchup, sherry, chili sauce, lemon juice, soy sauce, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in large skillet under medium high heat. Add shrimp and saute for about 2 minutes, turning once.


Add remaining oil and mix in jalapenos, garlic, lemongrass, and ginger. Cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.


Stir in scallions and add sweet chili mixture and simmer for about 1 minute.

Stir in cilantro and serve over jasmine rice.


Andy definitely fell in love with the sauce for this dish. I couldn't agree more either. It was a perfect mix of the sweet and the heat. I thought maybe the jalapenos would overpower the dish and make it too hot, but it definitely felt only like a back burner. Andy also pointed out that every bite was a different flavor experience. This is definitely a dish I recommend anyday! Enjoy!

8 comments:

  1. Ohhhh, I do love shrimp and these look fantastic! I have bookmarked it and will be back. You have been fairly warned!

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  2. yummy... your food always looks sooo good!!

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  3. Great way to cook with shrimps! It looks delicious :)

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  4. A lovely dish, Peggy!

    MMMMMMM,...

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  5. YUM, this is exactly what I'd want right now. I love shrimp and yours looks wonderful.

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  6. I have some shrimp I got from an Asian store ( Ranch 99) and This looks like something to try those with! lovely

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  7. bookmarked...gonna try this weekend n let you know...thanks for sharing..:)

    Tasty Appetite

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