Thai Garlic Shrimp With Lemon-Coriander Sauce

Ingredients

Sauce

• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted peanuts, finely chopped
• handful fresh cilantro, chopped

Shrimp

• 16 large shrimp, shelled
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil

Garnish

• lettuce leaf
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut in strips
• fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tomato, cut in slices
• 1/2 cucumber, cut in slices

Directions

1. 1

   Sauce:

2. 2

   Thoroughly mix all ingredients for sauce in a bowl and let rest for 20-30 minutes.

3. 3

   Shrimp:.

4. 4

   Combine all ingredients except oil in a bowl. Toss and mix so that all the shrimp are thoroughly coated in the marinating ingredients. Let sit of 3-5 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan on high heat. Add shrimps and marinade and stir-fry on high heat. Shrimp should be cooked through and slightly browned - about 3 minutes.

6. 6

   To serve:.

7. 7

   Line a serving plate with lettuce leaves and trnsfer the shrimp onto the lettuce. Top with red pepper strips and cilantro. Garnish with tomato and cucumber slices. Offer Lemon Sauce in a small bowl alongside.