Remove the head and shell from the shrimp. Slit the back lengthwise and remove the intestines (scrape or wash out). Pat cleaned shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce with a strong pinch of freshly ground pepper. Add the shrimp and marinate in it for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, crush the garlic together with the deseeded chilies in a mortar (or chop very finely with a sharp knife). In a small cup, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, chopped cilantro and chili garlic paste until well combined and dissolve the sugar in it. Heat the oil in a wok or heavy skillet and fry the shrimp in it just briefly, 2-3 minutes, all around, until they turn red. Pour the prepared lime sauce over the shrimp, toss again briefly and remove the shrimp from the heat. Serve in bowls.
Spicy Fried Pepper Shrimp
Rating: 3.50 / 5.00 (16 Votes)
Total time: 45 min