Lemongrass Shrimp

By á-1046

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 T. oil
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 1 T. grated lemongrass (microplane)
• 3 bird's eye chilies, lightly pounded, or any red hot pepper
• 10 oz. shelled and deveined shrimp
• 1 T. hoisin sauce
• 1 t. fish sauce
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 stalk scallion, cut into rounds

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat up a large skillet or wok with the oil. Add the onion, lemongrass, and hot peppers, and do a few quick stirs before adding the shrimp.
2. Stir continuously until the shrimp is half-cooked, then add the hoisin sauce, fish sauce, and water. Stir to combine well.
3. When the sauce starts to bubble and the shrimp is cooked, add the scallions, and stir a few times. Dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice