Spicy Sambal Shrimp
Description
Shrimp is tossed in a spicy, buttery sauce made with sambal oelek in this easy Indonesian-inspired dish served over steamed sushi rice.
Ingredients
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1 pound large frozen shrimp, tails removed
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1/2 cup butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
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1/2 lemon, juiced, divided
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1 1/2 teaspoons butter
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3/4 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup sambal oelek (Indonesian red chile paste)
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3 cups water
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3 cups sushi rice
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1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
Directions
1
Place shrimp in a large bowl of cold water until thawed, 10 to 15 minutes.
2
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in the microwave in 15-second intervals, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Mix in garlic and half the lemon juice.
3
Melt 1 1/2 teaspoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp, garlic butter mixture, and sambal oelek. Cook and stir until garlic is cooked and shrimp are heated through, 7 to 8 minutes.
4
Bring water and sushi rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, until liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
5
Serve shrimp over rice, topped with remaining lemon juice and green onions.