Thai fried shrimp
2 servings
20 minutes
Thai-style fried shrimp is a gourmet dish of Thai cuisine that combines rich aromas and spicy notes. Historically, Thais skillfully combine fresh seafood with aromatic herbs to create incredibly tasty dishes. The focus here is on royal shrimp, which are fried in hot oil with kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. Their sharp aroma penetrates the tender meat of the shrimp, giving it depth and richness of flavor. The light citrus freshness of lemongrass and lime harmonizes beautifully with the warm spiciness of ginger and garlic. This dish is perfect for both festive tables and cozy dinners. Thai-style fried shrimp are served hot with a crispy crust and an incredible aroma that instantly transports you to the tropical streets of Thailand.
1
Thaw the shrimp and dry them with a paper towel.
- King Prawns: 1 kg
2
Peel and slice the ginger into thin strips. Smash the lemongrass stalks at the base with a meat mallet (to release more aroma) and slice them into thin strips as well. Tear the kaffir lime leaves by hand in 2-3 places for more aroma. Slice the garlic cloves into thin rings.
- Ginger: 0.5 piece
- Lemon grass: 2 pieces
- Kaffir lime leaves: 10 g
- Garlic: 4 cloves
3
Heat vegetable oil in a wok, add shrimp, season with salt, add kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, garlic, and ginger, mix everything and fry for about 5 minutes until the shrimp are cooked.
- King Prawns: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Kaffir lime leaves: 10 g
- Lemon grass: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Ginger: 0.5 piece
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
4
It's better to fry 1 kg of shrimp in 2-3 batches, proportionally adding the other ingredients.
- King Prawns: 1 kg
- Kaffir lime leaves: 10 g
- Lemon grass: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Ginger: 0.5 piece
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons