Spicy Sambal Shrimp

Shrimp is tossed in a spicy, buttery sauce made with sambal oelek in this easy Indonesian-inspired dish served over steamed sushi rice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 33 mins
• Total Time: 53 mins
• Calories: 624 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 3 cups water
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• 1 ½ teaspoons butter
• ½ bunch green onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• ½ lemon, juiced, divided
• 1 pound large frozen shrimp, tails removed
• ½ cup sambal oelek (Indonesian red chile paste)
• 3 cups sushi rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place shrimp in a large bowl of cold water until thawed, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Melt 1/2 cup butter in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in the microwave in 15-second intervals, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Mix in garlic and half the lemon juice.

Step 3

Melt 1 1/2 teaspoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp, garlic butter mixture, and sambal oelek. Cook and stir until garlic is cooked and shrimp are heated through, 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 4

Bring water and sushi rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, until liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Serve shrimp over rice, topped with remaining lemon juice and green onions.