garlic lemongrass shrimp

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beulah, MI
Updated on Oct 29, 2016

Fast and Easy and really flavorful

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Stir-Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 can sprite
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 stalk lemongrass
  • 1 teaspoon sambal olek
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter

How To Make garlic lemongrass shrimp

  • Step 1
    Combine the Sprite and shrimp and marinate at least 1 hour.
  • Step 2
    Trim the lemongrass and mince the tender insides keep the outer tougher edges for the sauce flavoring.
  • Step 3
    Add the oil to large skillet. Add the garlic, sambal olek and minced lemongrass. Cook 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and Sprite marinade. Cook just until shrimp turns pink.
  • Step 4
    Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving plate. Keep warm. Bring the sauce to a boil adding the tough lemongrass stalk. Cook until reduced by half and thickened. Remove the lemongrass stalk with slotted spoon and discard. Serve the sauce over the shrimp

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Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Stir-Fry
Category: Seafood
Culture: Filipino

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