Shrimp in Spicy Sambal Sauce

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Step 1

Thaw the shrimp in a big bowl of cold water for about 10 to 15 minutes. While that’s happening, melt half a cup of butter in a microwave-safe bowl—heat it in short 15-second bursts until it’s fully melted. Stir in the garlic and half of the lemon juice.

Step 2

Melt a teaspoon and a half of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft and translucent, which should take around 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the shrimp to the skillet along with the garlic butter mixture and sambal oelek. Cook everything together, stirring gently, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring water and sushi rice to a boil in a saucepan. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the rice is tender, roughly 15 minutes. Take it off the heat and leave it covered for another 10 minutes so the rice can absorb any remaining liquid.

Step 5

To serve, spoon the shrimp and sauce over the rice, then drizzle with the rest of the lemon juice and sprinkle some chopped green onions on top for a fresh finish.