Thailand Lime Shrimp
Lime shrimp is a Thai dish that perfectly balances zesty, tangy, and spicy flavors. This dish features fresh, succulent shrimp or prawns that are either stir-fried, lightly poached, or served raw (depending on preference) and marinated in a bold lime-based dressing. The dressing is made with lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, chile pepper, and sometimes a touch of sugar, creating a harmony of sour, salty, spicy, and slightly sweet tastes. Garnished with fresh herbs such as thin slices of shallots, lime shrimp are often served as a refreshing appetizer or a light main course. The dish showcases the Thai culinary tradition of enhancing the natural sweetness of seafood with dynamic and contrasting flavors, making it a popular choice among locals and visitors alike.
Recipe Servings: 2
+ 30 minutes resting
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 lime, juice only
- 2 tsp (8.4 g) sugar
- 1 tsp (2–3 g) diced red chile pepper
- 4 Tbsp (56 g) butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 g) snow peas
- 4 shallots, diced
Directions
- Place shrimp in a large bowl.
- Add soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, chile pepper, and butter, mixing until well combined.
- Let mixture marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place wok or skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp to the hot pan and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes per side.
- Remove pan from the heat and stir in the snow peas.
- Divide mixture between two serving plates.
- Sprinkle each serving with shallots and serve hot.
Notes
- Prawns may be used in place of shrimp.
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