Spicy Thai Shrimp with Mint Raita Recipe

Spicy Thai Shrimp with Mint Raita Recipe

  • 1 cup nonfat yogurt
  • 1/4 cup peeled, seeded and diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves, minced
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup Thai red chile paste (at Asian grocery stores)
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 2 tbsp snipped fresh chives
  1. In a bowl, combine all raita ingredients and set aside.
  2. Heat olive and sesame oils in a medium saucepan over high heat. Sauté ginger and garlic about 45 seconds. Add shrimp and chile paste, tossing to cook evenly, about 3 minutes. Add lemon juice and stir. Serve raita with shrimp; garnish with chives.