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Shrimps & prawns

Sweet spicy shrimps with edamame

Sweet spicy shrimps and edamame rice bowl

Fresh edamame pods are cooked in the microwave then popped open to get the beans. The beans are tossed with whole shrimps and sweet chili sauce. Serve sweet spicy shrimps …

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Shrimps, bean sprouts and watermelon salad

Shrimps, bean sprouts and watermelon salad

A light salad bursting with fruity flavors and the surprising tang and umami of Vietnamese fish sauce.

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Vietnamese shrimp spring rolls with herbs and dipping sauce

Shrimp spring rolls

Our home version of a dish we learned to make at a cooking class in Vietnam, these shrimp spring rolls are traditionally served with greens to wrap them in before eating.

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Ebi furai (Japanese shrimp fry)

Ebi furai (Japanese shrimp fry)

Many Western-inspired dishes were born in Japan after the Meiji Restoration which ended its isolationist policy. Ebi furai, tonkatsu and omurice are among these dishes.

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Shrimps with plum sauce

Shrimps with plum sauce

The heat of black pepper, bird's eye chilies and ginger are balanced by the sweetness of plum sauce. Sichuan peppercorns give the shrimps a tingling sensation in the …

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Ebi (shrimp) tempura with tentsuyu

Ebi (shrimp) tempura

Succulent shrimps coated in a thin batter and fried until lightly crisp, and served with a sweet-salty dipping sauce, ebi tempura is simply delightful.

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Chili lime shrimp skewers served over grilled pineapple and flatbread

Chili lime shrimp skewers

A delightful summer snack or appetizer, peeled and deveined shrimps are basted on the grill with a mixture of melted butter, minced garlic and ginger, chilies, lime …

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