Shrimp with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Shrimp with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Main Ingredient: Shellfish Shrimp Peanut Butter

Course: Various Main Dishes

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Shrimp with Spicy Peanut Sauce ingredients

  • 2 T fresh ginger root -- finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1⁄3 c Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1⁄3 c Creamy peanut butter
  • 2 t Hot red pepper flakes
  • 1⁄2 c soy sauce
  • 3 c water -- (3-4)
  • 1 lemon -- sliced
  • 1 1⁄2 lb Large shrimp
  • 1⁄2 c soy sauce

Cooking Shrimp with Spicy Peanut Sauce

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the ginger, garlic, vinegar, peanut butter, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce.
2. Process until well blended and chill.
3. The sauce can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance.
4. In a large saucepan, bring the water to the boil with the lemon slices and soy sauce.
5. Drop in the shrimp, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until they turn pink.
6. Drain, peel, and devein the shrimp.
7. Chill them until ready to serve.
8. The cooked shrimp can be refrigerated up to 2 to 3 days.