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Tamarind Shrimp (Asam Ko Prawns) - a popular Nyonya pan fried shrimp dish that is sure to whet your appetite. Fragrant, sweet, tangy, and easy to prepare. | RotiNRice.com #tamarindshrimp #asamkoprawns

Tamarind Shrimp (Asam Ko Prawns)

Tamarind Shrimp (Asam Ko Prawns) - a popular Nyonya pan fried shrimp dish that is sure to whet your appetite. Fragrant, sweet, tangy, and easy to prepare.
Course : Main Course
Cuisine : Malaysian
Keyword : asam ko prawns, tamarind prawns, tamarind shirmps
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Marinating time 30 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings : 4
Calories : 140kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp tamarind pulp / asam jawa (30g)
  • 1 lb large shrimp (450g)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Rinse tamarind pulp. Place in a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoon hot water. Mash tamarind pulp with a fork.
  • Remove the heads from the shrimp. Trim the tails and cut a slit down the back of each shrimp. Remove the vein. Rinse and drain. Place shrimp in a bowl.
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  • Add sugar, salt, ground pepper, prepared tamarind pulp, and sweet soy sauce to the shrimp.
  • Mix well and allow it to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Transfer shrimp with tongs from the marinate into the pan. Fry shrimp until slightly caramelized, about 6 to 7 minutes. Turn off stove.
  • Remove and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal
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