Vietnamese-Style Shrimp with Bell Peppers and Brussels Sprouts
Vietnamese-Style Shrimp with Bell Peppers and Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb (675 g) medium shrimp (20-40), shelled, deveined and patted very dry
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) Vietnamese dipping sauce (nuoc-cham), plus more for serving
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sambal oelek
- ¾ lb (340 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into large dice
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- Cilantro leaves, to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp with the nuoc-cham and sambal. Let marinate in the refrigerator while you cook the vegetables.
- In a pot of salted boiling water, blanch the Brussels sprouts for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- On a non-stick or parchment paper-lined baking sheet, combine the Brussels sprouts with the bell peppers and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Drain the shrimp and discard the marinade. Spread the shrimp over the vegetables on the baking sheet. Bake for another 10 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through. Drizzle with more nuoc-cham sauce, if desired. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges. Delicious with white rice.
Vietnamese-Style Shrimp with Bell Peppers and Brussels Sprouts