Spicy Shrimp in Chile Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp water
2 tbsp canola oil
1 small red onion , cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs shelled and deveined large shrimp
2 serrano chilies, seeded and minced
1 1/2 tbsp asian fish sauce
1 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
4 scallions, cut into 3-inch lengths
2 tbsp coconut milk, mixed with
2 tbsp water
steamed rice , for serving

Directions:

In a small skillet, mix the sugar with 1 tablespoon of the water and cook over high heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved.
Cook without stirring until a deep amber caramel forms, 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of water.
Transfer the caramel to a very small heatproof bowl.
Heat a wok over high heat.
Add the canola oil and heat until just beginning to smoke.
Add the onion and garlic and stir-fry until just softened, about 1 minute.
Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add the chilies, fish sauce, pepper, scallions and caramel and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and curled, about 5 minutes.
Add the diluted coconut milk and cook until slightly reduced, about 1 minute.
Serve with rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	625.9 Kcal (2621 kJ)
Calories from fat	355.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.54g	61%
Cholesterol	99.16mg	33%
Sodium	2484.96mg	104%
Potassium	253.28mg	5%
Total Carbs	56.6g	19%
Sugars	5.22g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2.76g	11%
Protein	14.77g	30%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	8%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	81.7mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	254.12 Kcal (1064 kJ)
Calories from fat	144.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.05g	61%
Cholesterol	40.26mg	33%
Sodium	1008.9mg	104%
Potassium	102.83mg	5%
Total Carbs	22.98g	19%
Sugars	2.12g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.12g	11%
Protein	6g	30%
Vitamin C	2mg	8%
Iron	0.8mg	11%
Calcium	33.2mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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