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Spicy Thai Shrimp In Won Ton Cups

Here's how you make Spicy Thai Shrimp In Won Ton Cups
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp (peeled, 30 large shrimp)
  • Oil (canola oil, 1/2 cup)
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 cups shitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups asparagus, sliced (into 1 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 1 cup red cabbage, sliced
  • 1 cup green cabbage, sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 152 grams coconut cream (which is the top of coconut milk if you don't shake it, 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter (the chunky type)
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste (we used green)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • FOR THE WON TON CUPS
  • Oil (canola oil, 1/2 cup)
  • 1 package (16 ounce) won ton wrappers (large, or use egg roll wraps which are easier to find sometimes)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: If you are planning on making the won ton cups it will be easier to make them ahead as everything else cooks fast.

  • Step 2: In a wok over high heat add 1/2 cup of the oil, half of the shrimp (15) and half of the garlic (3) and saute until shrimp turns pink (2 minutes). Add 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce and transfer to a bowl. Repeat with remaining oil, shrimp and garlic.

  • Step 3: To the empty wok add the vegetables (mushrooms - carrots) and stir fry for 3 minutes. Add to bowl with the shrimp and set aside.

  • Step 4: Add the rest of the ingredients (coconut cream - cilantro) and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. When red beds start to form on top of the coconut cream and all of the shrimp and vegetables to the wok; stir to coat and simmer for 3 minutes.

  • Step 5: To serve in the won ton cups dd 5 shrimp to each cup and top with vegetables -- or serve with rice.

  • Step 6: To make the won ton cups. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

  • Step 7: In a saucepan over high heat heat the oil and and 1 won ton wrap to the hot oil and fry for a few seconds; drain on paper towels and quickly form over an oven proof ramekin or a cup. Repeat for all won tons.

  • Step 8: Place the ramekin and won tons in the oven for 10 minutes and remove. Allow to cool.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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