Larb Goong

Name: Larb Goong
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and minced; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp Thai chili powder; 4 shallots shallots, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 stalks green onions, chopped; 2 tbsp butter; 8 leaves butter lettuce or romaine

Spicy shrimp larb with lime and fresh herbs. Tender minced shrimp tossed with mint, cilantro, and a zesty lime-chili dressing. Serve with lettuce wraps.

20 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and minced
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp Thai chili powder
4 shallots shallots, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 stalks green onions, chopped
2 tbsp butter
8 leaves butter lettuce or romaine

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 4 shallots thinly sliced shallots, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2

Add 2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and minced and cook, stirring gently, for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and opaque. The shrimp should be tender and just cooked.
3

Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp Thai chili powder.
4

Add 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 4 stalks chopped green onions, tossing gently to combine.
5

Serve warm or at room temperature with 8 leaves butter lettuce or romaine leaves for wrapping.

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Questions

How do I know when Larb Goong is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until cooked through and opaque.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Larb Goong?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Larb Goong uses 2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and minced.

Can I make Larb Goong less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Larb Goong comes from 1 tsp Thai chili powder. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Larb Goong dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Larb Goong is 2 tbsp butter, 8 leaves butter lettuce or romaine. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Larb Goong contain shellfish?

Yes: 2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and minced. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy, shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Larb Goong?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 18 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 760 mg sodium.

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