Name: Lemongrass Shrimp Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb. medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 stalks lemongrass, sliced thinly; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red chili pepper, sliced; 1 tbsp. soy sauce; 1 tbsp. oyster sauce; 1 tbsp. brown sugar; 1 tbsp. fish sauce; 2 tbsp. oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Lemongrass Shrimp Recipe

Collette Vieira Modified: February 16, 2024

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How To Make Lemongrass Shrimp Recipe

A tangy and aromatic stir-fry that pairs perfectly with some steamed rice.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb. medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 stalks lemongrass, sliced thinly
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red chili pepper, sliced
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. oyster sauce
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. fish sauce
2 tbsp. oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Stir well and set aside.
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add lemongrass and garlic and stir-fry for a minute until fragrant.
Add shrimp and chili pepper and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
Pour in the sauce mixture and continue stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot with steamed rice and garnish with chopped cilantro (optional).

Nutrition

Calories : 170kcal
Total Fat : 7g
Saturated Fat : 1g
Cholesterol : 239mg
Sodium : 1526mg
Total Carbohydrates : 5g
Dietary Fiber : 0g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 22g

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