Ingredients for A La Truck Shrimp
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1-2 teaspoons sambal oelek or chili paste
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (as an alternative to fish sauce)
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How to Make A La Truck Shrimp
- In a jar or small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or oyster sauce), and 1-2 teaspoons sambal oelek or chili paste (adjust to your spice preference).
- Pour the sauce into a 10-inch non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
- Add 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined) to the boiling sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, or until pink and opaque. If you prefer a thicker sauce, use a slotted spoon to temporarily remove the cooked shrimp while the sauce simmers for another minute or two to further reduce.
- Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed (add more lime juice for acidity, sugar for sweetness, or fish sauce for saltiness).
- Serve the A La Truck Shrimp over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
36 g
Sugar
53g
Fat
1g
Carbs
5g
