SPICY SHRIMP WITH GREEN BEANS

Serves: 4

1/4 cup (60 mL) butter 4 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup (60 mL) sambal oelek ( hot chili paste)

1 tbsp (15 mL) fish sauce

1 tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar, packed

1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) freshly ground pepper

1 lb (500 g) jumbo shrimp (21 to 30 count), peeled, deveined

1 lb (500 g) fresh green beans, trimmed

1 lime, zest (grated rind) and juice

Salt

2 green onions, minced

1. Melt butter in a large, heavy frying pan over medium-high heat and sauté garlic for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned, stirring frequently. Stir in sambal oelek, fish sauce, sugar and pepper and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until liquid has almost evaporated, making a chunky paste.

2. Add shrimp to paste, tossing to coat, and sauté for about 4 minutes, just until cooked through.

3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, add beans and cook for 30 seconds, or until just tender. Drain and spread on platter.

4. Stir lime zest and juice into shrimp mixture, adding salt to taste. Spoon shrimp over beans and scrape any surplus paste over shrimp.

5. Sprinkle with green onions and serve at once.