Tasmanian Shrimp With Red Chilies

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 2

Spicy Tasmanian Shrimp recipe for your lunch or dinner

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb shrimp , peeled ( medium-sized )
	5 garlic cloves , diced
	2 serrano chilies , seeded and minced
	1/4 cup walnut oil ( or peanut oil )
	1/2 cup sweet rice wine ( found in the Asian section of most grocery stores )
	3 tablespoons tamari ( soy sauce )
	1/4 cup australian yam-daisy greens , chopped ( or fresh scallions )
	1 meyer lemon , juice of ( or one and a half regular lemons or ten Australian lemon Aspens )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

232

Sugar

Fat

Tasmanian Shrimp is a popular seafood dish from Tasmania, Australia. The recipe features the use of medium-sized peeled shrimp with a spicy kick of serrano chilies and a tangy flavor of meyer lemon. The dish can be found in many seafood restaurants throughout Australia and is easy to prepare at home. The main ingredient- shrimp, is a perfect source of low-fat protein without compromising on taste. Combining the health benefits of shrimp with spicy serrano chilies and the tanginess of meyer lemon, this recipe is a perfect lunch or dinner option for seafood lovers.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix the peeled shrimp with garlic and minced serrano chilies.
2.	Heat walnut oil in a frying pan and add the shrimp mixture, cook for 1-2 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
3.	Pour sweet rice wine and tamari on the shrimp in the pan, stir well and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
4.	Add chopped Australian yam-daisy greens or fresh scallions and stir again.
5.	Squeeze meyer lemon(or lemon aspen) juice, stir once more.
6.	Serve hot or warm with your favorite side dish.

PROS

The Tasmanian Shrimp recipe is easy and quick to make.

The dish has a spicy kick of serrano chilies and a tangy flavor of meyer lemon.

Shrimp is a rich source of protein, has low fat content, and is low in calories.

CONS

This recipe contains soy sauce, which can lead to high sodium intake if consumed regularly.

Shrimp is a common allergen.
People allergic to shellfish should avoid this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tasmanian shrimp is an excellent source of protein, iodine, and selenium, which is essential for thyroid function.
It is low in calories and has low-fat content.
Serrano chilies contain capsaicin, which may help in pain relief and weight loss.