Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp shelled, deviened and patted dry
  • 1 TBL canola oil
  • 1/4 cup julianne sliced red pepper
  • 1/4 cup julianne sliced jalipino pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh pea pods
  • 1/4 cup FRESH mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup FRESH chopped cilantro
  • Sauce:
  • 1 TBL chopped lemongrass(try the prechopped in a tube from produce section of a large grocery)
  • 2 TBL sugar or Splenda
  • 3 TBL fish sauce
  • 6 TBL lime juice
  • 2 TBL red curry paste
  • Garnish;
  • 2 c. shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 med. cucumber sliced
  • 1 med. ripe tomato cut in wedges and drained on papertowel

Method

  • Heat wok or large heavy skillet until very hot but not smoking.
  • Add oil,heat 5-10 seconds
  • Add shrimp, stir fry 3 min or until just cooked through(do not overcook, shrimp color will turn whiter and texture will change firmer when cooked through, cooking too long will make shrimp tough)
  • Add peppers, onions and pea pods. Stir fry 2 min or until hot.
  • Add mint, cilantro and dressing.
  • Toss all ingredients in hot pan.
  • Serve on large platter garnished with shredded lettuce, sliced cucumber and tomato wedges.