Spicy Sambal Shrimp - a Flavorful Seafood Delight

This spicy sambal shrimp recipe combines succulent shrimp with a fiery sambal sauce, creating a dish that is bursting with flavor. The shrimp are sautéed until perfectly cooked and then coated in a spicy sambal sauce that packs a punch. Serve over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, deveined and peeled
• 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the sambal oelek, soy sauce, and honey. Set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Pour the sambal sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions.
6. Serve the spicy sambal shrimp over cooked rice or noodles. Enjoy!

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