Spaghetti with Shrimp and Sate Sauce (Mì ý tôm sốt sa tế) Recipe

sate sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili paste

💰Cheaper: store-bought chili sauce

Homemade chili paste can be lower in sodium and preservatives.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Heavy cream is more affordable and can mimic creaminess.

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add sliced bell pepper and carrot; cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Add sate sauce and stir to coat shrimp and vegetables evenly.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer; cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken.

Add lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Combine cooked spaghetti with the shrimp mixture; toss to coat evenly.

Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced red chili, and green onion before serving.

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