Bekasem Udang Lampung - fried spiced shrimp from Lampung

fried spiced shrimp from Lampung

ingredients:

350g prawns

9 shallots

5 cloves garlic

6 red chilies

2 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons oil

preparation:

Clean the prawns but leave the tail. Cut the shallots and the garlic into thin slices. Cut the chilies into small pieces. Heat in a pan the oil and fry the shallots and garlic for 3 minutes. Add the chilies and fry for 2 minutes. Add the prawns and cook 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, the salt and the pepper and cook until tender.