Shrimp Sambal

Shrimp Sambal

Shrimp Sambal

Sambal is a spicy paste made out of chilies, shallots, and Malaysian shrimp paste. It is sautéed in cooking oil until aromatic. Large shrimp are added to the paste and quickly sautéed. Diluted tamarind concentrate is added, creating a spicy, tart sauce. Shrimp Sambal only takes 10 minutes to make. Spicy, spicy, spicy. This will clear you out.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Malaysian
Keyword: main course, Malaysian, seafood, Southeast Asian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • Food processor or immersion blender

Ingredients

Spice Paste

  • 10 dried arbol chilies seeded
  • 10 small shallots
  • 1 tbsp belecan shrimp paste

Shrimp Sambal

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs 16-20ct shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp tamarind concentrate mixed with 1/2 cup water
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves julienned
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar

Instructions

  • Using a food processor or immersion blender, blend the spice paste ingredients together until it forms a paste.
    Malaysian, main course, seafood
  • Heat up cooking oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Sauté the spice paste for 2-3 minutes.
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  • Stir in the shrimp. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
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  • Pour in the water and tamarind concentrate. Bring to a boil. Add in the lime leaves, sugar and salt. Turn off the heat and serve.
    Malaysian, main course, seafood
Malaysian, main course, seafood
Serve with steamed rice.