SPICY TAMARIND SHRIMP

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Spicy Tamarind Shrimp image

Provided by Mai Pham

Categories     Onion     Appetizer     Sauté     Shrimp     Jalapeño     Shallot     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3-inch block tamarind with seeds,* cut into 4 pieces
12 uncooked large shrimp
1/3 cup chopped shallots
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chicken broth or water
2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam)*
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry Sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 small onion, cut into thin wedges
2 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 jalapeño chile, cut into thin rings
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place tamarind in metal bowl; add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand 15 minutes to soften. Drain. Press pulp through sieve, reserving 3 tablespoons strained pulp.
  • Using scissors, cut shell of each shrimp all the way to tail end, exposing vein. Remove vein. Loosen shrimp shells but do not remove.
  • Mix shallots and garlic in small bowl; set aside 1 tablespoon shallot mixture. Tuck remaining shallot mixture under shrimp shells.
  • Mix 3 tablespoons tamarind, broth, fish sauce, wine, and sugar in small bowl. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add reserved 1 tablespoon shallot mixture and onion wedges and sauté 1 minute. Add shrimp and sauté 1 minute. Add tamarind mixture and sauté until shrimp are opaque in center and sauce coats shrimp thickly, about 3 minutes longer. Mix in green onions and chile. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
  • *Available at Asian markets.

phil parker
[email protected]

I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Solomon Abuwork
[email protected]

This recipe is definitely worth trying! The tamarind sauce is amazing and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.


Mya Hershberger
[email protected]

I would not recommend this recipe. The tamarind sauce was too spicy and the shrimp were overcooked.


Anthony Fuqua
[email protected]

Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The tamarind sauce was good, but the shrimp were a bit bland.


Oswald Sambaya
[email protected]

The shrimp were a bit overcooked for my liking. I would recommend cooking them for a shorter amount of time.


Robert L Tyler
[email protected]

I found the tamarind sauce to be a bit too sour for my taste. I think I would prefer a sweeter sauce.


Junior Canela
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said the tamarind sauce was very flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Christine Martin
[email protected]

I love spicy food, so I was excited to try this recipe. The tamarind sauce was definitely spicy, but it was also very flavorful. The shrimp were cooked well and the overall dish was very enjoyable.


its KARO
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! The tamarind sauce is divine and the shrimp are cooked to perfection. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Falcon Ultra
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of tamarind, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The tamarind sauce was actually really good, and it paired well with the shrimp. I would definitely make this again.


Daneil Kim
[email protected]

The tamarind shrimp was delicious! The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness, sourness, and spice. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and were very tender.


Alec Boybuna
[email protected]

This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of sweet and sour flavors. I also appreciate that the recipe is not too spicy, so it's perfect for people who don't like spicy food.


mdrakib hasan
[email protected]

I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The tamarind sauce is amazing - it's tangy, sweet, and a little bit spicy. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.


Orangzaib Tanoli
[email protected]

This spicy tamarind shrimp is a delightful dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. The shrimp is cooked to perfection, with a tender and juicy texture that pairs wonderfully with the tangy tamar