Q: Can I use frozen Canadian Arctic shrimp for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use frozen Canadian Arctic shrimp. Just thaw them before cooking or preparing as sashimi.
Q: Is it necessary to cook the shrimp in step 2?
A: Yes, boiling the shrimp ensures they are fully cooked and safe to eat. It also makes the shrimp more tender.
Q: Can I substitute the ingredients in the spicy lemon sauce?
A: Yes, you can adjust the ingredients according to your taste or availability. However, the unique combination of passion fruit and lemon is central to this recipe’s flavor.
Spicy Lemon and Passion Fruit Canadian Arctic Shrimp
Notes
Ingredients:
- Canadian Arctic shrimp, raw - 250g
- Lemons - 2
- Passion fruit - 1
- Thai bird chili - 50g
- Green onions, ginger, garlic - 10g each
- Light soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
- Sugar - 15g
- White pepper powder - 15g
- Salt - 3g
- Water - 200ml
- Thaw the Canadian Arctic shrimp if they are frozen. They can be cooked in various ways such as boiling, steaming, or grilling.
- Boil the shrimp with green onions and cooking wine until cooked.
- Once boiled, immediately place the shrimp in ice water to enhance their texture.
- Prepare the spicy lemon sauce: Mix onions, Thai bird chili, cilantro, passion fruit pulp, lemon slices, white sesame seeds, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper powder, salt, and water.
- Put the cooked shrimp in the sauce.
- Stir well to evenly coat the shrimp with the sauce, and serve.
- Rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids from the shrimp.
- Contains vitamin C and antioxidants from lemon and passion fruit.
- Spices like Thai bird chili may boost metabolism.
