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Shrimp with Chile and Mint

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Serve these spicy shrimp over greens or on their own as a pre-dinner snack.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 Fresno chile or red jalapeño, seeded, thinly sliced
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup torn mint leaves
1/4 cup salted, roasted peanuts, crushed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and chile and cook until shrimp are golden brown and opaque in the centers, about 1 minute per side; season with salt and pepper. Let cool.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, honey, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Add shrimp and mint; toss. Serve topped with crushed peanuts.

Nutrition Per Serving

1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 350 Fat (g) 18 Saturated Fat (g) 3 Cholesterol (mg) 260 Carbohydrates (g) 8 Dietary Fiber (g) 2 Total Sugars (g) 3 Protein (g) 38 Sodium (mg) 1100
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