Thai Lemon Shrimp Toss

THAI LEMON SHRIMP TOSS WITH SWEET 

CHILI SAUCE, COCONUT MILK, LIME LEAVES 

AND JASMINE RICE    Serves 4.

Ingredients:
1 lb. large shrimp, cleaned with tails removed
1/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce 
    (available at Trader Joe’s or Asian stores) 
2 tsp. lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 Thai kaffir lime leaves 
   (available at Asian stores—keeps well in freezer) 
1 tsp. Sriracha sauce or to taste
1 T. fish sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. light brown sugar
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Cooked Jasmine Rice

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Directions:

Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except the cilantro and let stand for 10 minutes or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Heat a deep nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and marinade and bring to a simmer. Simmer shrimp, stirring often, until shrimp are cooked, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove lime leaves and stir in cilantro. 

Serve with Jasmine Rice.