SPICY THAI SHRIMP WITH MINT RAITA

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Categories     Appetizer     Sauté     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Low/No Sugar     Mint     Shrimp     Cucumber     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Self     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Raita
1 cup nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup peeled, seeded and diced cucumber
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup mint leaves, minced
2 tsp lemon zest
Shrimp
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 tsp minced garlic
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup Thai red chile paste (at Asian grocery stores)
Juice of 2 lemons
2 tbsp snipped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all raita ingredients and set aside.
  • Heat olive and sesame oils in a medium saucepan over high heat. Sauté ginger and garlic about 45 seconds. Add shrimp and chile paste, tossing to cook evenly, about 3 minutes. Add lemon juice and stir. Serve raita with shrimp; garnish with chives.

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