Shrimp Cocktail with Nam Jim Jaew
This Thai-style shrimp cocktail with nam jim jaew brings bold Thai flavors to your party spread! It combines plump, perfectly cooked shrimp with that deliciously tangy and sour nam jim jaew sauce for a satisfying bite. It's a high protein appetizer that's ready in 10 minutes!
Servings: 2
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz shrimp
- ½ small shallot minced
- 1 small bunch cilantro minced
- 1 tablespoon toasted rice powder
- juice of ½ lime
- 2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes dried Thai chili preferred
- salt for salting water
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add your shrimp. For frozen shrimp, cook for 3-4 minutes. For fresh shrimp, cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turns pink and begins to curl.
- Immediately remove the shrimp once cooked and place it in an ice bath to stop the cooking.
- In a bowl, add lime juice, rice powder, minced cilantro, minced shallot, brown sugar, fish sauce, and red chili flakes. Mix to combine.
- Drain your shrimp and pat them dry. Serve immediately with the Thai dipping sauce.
Notes
- Don't overcook the shrimp.
- Mix the sauce thoroughly to dissolve the sugar and adjust to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 274mg | Sodium: 1635mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 1mg
