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Shrimp in sauce

Shrimp in sauce

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A recipe for cooked shrimp with vegetables and spices, perfect for family meals.

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Recipe from R1F4T, RDasgupta2020 (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Discover this delicious shrimp dish in a sauce, a flavorful meal that takes about 45 minutes to prepare. It’s perfect for enjoyable evenings with family or friends.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$7.38 $1.85 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $4.68
  • $0.28
  • $0.15
  • $0.07
  • $0.15
  • $1.20
  • $0.06
  • $0.79

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. First, cook the green beans, then let them cool.
  2. Next, remove the skin and chop the beans into small pieces. ≈ 8 min
  3. Book them. ≈ 3 min
  4. Season the shrimp with salt and turmeric, then lightly fry them.
  5. Book now. ≈ 3 min
  6. Heat sesame oil in a pan, then add the chopped fresh chili peppers.
  7. Next, add the chopped onion and stir until the onion turns a golden color. ≈ 4 min
  8. Continue to cook for a few more minutes, adding the chopped ginger and garlic.
  9. Then, add color, chili powder, salt, and sugar. ≈ 3 min
  10. Mix the spices with a little water until they are well combined.
  11. Then, add the French-fried shrimp and the cooked vegetable pieces.
  12. Mix well and cover. ≈ 4 min
  13. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to ensure the ingredients combine well.
  14. Water isn’t really necessary. ≈ 3 min
  15. The kachou leaves release water, so the dish will be quite dry. ≈ 3 min
  16. If you prefer a slightly higher humidity level, you can add a small amount of water. ≈ 3 min
  17. Garnish with fresh chili peppers and serve with hot rice. ≈ 10 min

The bill

Shrimp in sauce

  • 250 g of medium-sized shrimp (cleaned, washed, and seasoned with salt and turmeric)$4.68
  • Three medium-sized green peas (ideally, use whole green peas)$0.28
  • Chopped onion: 1 cup$0.15
  • 1 teaspoon of finely chopped Allium sativum (garlic)$0.07
  • Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon$0.15
  • Fresh peppers: 4 to 5 (halved)$1.20
  • Yellow spices: 1/2 teaspoon$0.06
  • 3 tablespoons of sesame oil$0.79

Total$7.38

that's $1.85 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 250 g of medium-sized shrimp (cleaned, washed, and seasoned with salt and turmeric)
  • Three medium-sized green peas (ideally, use whole green peas)
  • Chopped onion: 1 cup
  • 1 teaspoon of finely chopped Allium sativum (garlic)
  • Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh peppers: 4 to 5 (halved)
  • Yellow spices: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Chili pepper spices: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons of sesame oil
  • According to preference
  • sugar: 1/2 teaspoon (optional)

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