Thai Lemon Shrimp

I absolutely love shrimp in just about any form. In this Thai lemon shrimp dish, there is a perfect melding of sweet, sour and hot. This is a super quick shrimp dish that takes no time at all to make. The lemon and coconut milk adds an amazing flavor and aroma and of course this dish would not be complete without my favorite herb, cilantro, the king of all herbs! These lemon shrimp could easily be served as an appetizer or as a meal along with some wild rice or whole-grain pasta.

Ingredients: (Makes 4 servings)

1 pound medium (21/25 count) shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
1 lemon (juice and zest)
Zest from 1 lime
1 teaspoon chili sauce (Cajun hot sauce can be substituted)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions:

Marinate the shrimp in the sweet chili sauce, lemon juice, lemon & lime zest, chili sauce, fish sauce, garlic and sugar for 10-15 minutes.

Heat a sauté pan on medium high. Add the shrimp with the marinade and the coconut milk and simmer (not boil) until the shrimp are cooked, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in the cilantro. Serve immediately…Buen provecho!