Thai Garlic Shrimp With Lemon-Coriander Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Sauce
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted peanuts, finely chopped
handful fresh cilantro, chopped
Shrimp
16 large shrimp, shelled
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garnish
lettuce leaf
1/2 red bell pepper, cut in strips
fresh cilantro leaves
1 tomatoes, cut in slices
1/2 cucumber, cut in slices

Preparation

Sauce:
Thoroughly mix all ingredients for sauce in a bowl and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
Shrimp:
Combine all ingredients except oil in a bowl. Toss and mix so that all the shrimp are thoroughly coated in the marinating ingredients. Let sit of 3-5 minutes.
Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan on high heat. Add shrimps and marinade and stir-fry on high heat. Shrimp should be cooked through and slightly browned - about 3 minutes.
To serve:
Line a serving plate with lettuce leaves and trnsfer the shrimp onto the lettuce. Top with red pepper strips and cilantro. Garnish with tomato and cucumber slices. Offer Lemon Sauce in a small bowl alongside.