Spicy Tamarind Glazed Shrimp
Ingredients
| 1 lb extra large shrimp | ||
| 1 tbs canola oil | ||
| 5 cloves garlic, minced | ||
| 2 shallots, minced | ||
| 3 jalapeno chilies , thinly sliced | ||
| 2 tbs fish sauce | ||
| 4 tbs palm sugar | ||
| 2 tbs tamarind paste | ||
| kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
| juice of 1 lime | ||
| 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped |
- Place oil in a large sauce pan over medium high heat.
- Add the garlic and shallot and sweat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chilies and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the fish sauce, palm sugar, and tamarind paste and cook for 2 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved and all of the garlic and shallots are caramelized by the sauce.
- Add the shrimp and mix thoroughly, making sure to coat the shrimp.
- Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
- Season with salt, pepper, and the juice of lime.
- When ready to serve, top with chopped cilantro and crispy garlic.
- Serve over rice.
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