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tamarind shrimp

Tamarind Shrimp

Char Ferrara
Tamarind Shrimp (or Assam Prawns) is a Malaysian Nyonya dish that is so easy to prepare and yet delivers huge flavor. The sweet, sour and savory flavors of tamarind pair so well with the shrimp. Best of all, it’s ridiculously easy to prepare with only 4 ingredients!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
  • 1 lb shrimp deveined, unpeeled
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
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Instructions
 

  • Place tamarind pulp in a small bowl and add ¼ cup of warm water. Allow to soak for 15 minutes, then use a spoon to stir the mixture.
  • Pour the tamarind juice over the shrimp. Add sugar and dark soy sauce to the shrimp. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  • Allow the shrimp to marinade for 15 minutes, then separate the shrimp from the marinade liquid.
  • Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Just as the wok starts to smoke a little, add the shrimp to the wok in one single layer. 
  • Leave the shrimp untouched for about 30 seconds to allow the shrimp to char slightly, then use a wok spatula to flip the shrimp to cook the other side. Stir-fry to ensure even cooking.
  • Just before the shrimp are fully cooked, pour the marinade liquid into the wok. If you prefer your Tamarind Shrimp with more sauce, simply add more water.
  • Transfer to a dish and serve immediately with steamed rice

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 26gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 239mgSodium: 1111mgSugar: 4g
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