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Thai Seafood Dipping Sauce

A quick, punchy Thai-style dipping sauce with chopped peanuts, fresh chilies, and a savory fish sauce base. Perfect for grilled shrimp, squid, or as a zesty condiment for any seafood.

Total time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
45
Protein
2g
Thai Seafood Dipping Sauce
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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 whole red chilies
  • 2 tbsp peanuts

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 tbsp water. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Finely chop 2 red chilies (seeds in for heat, out for milder) and add to the bowl. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Roughly chop 2 tbsp peanuts and sprinkle over the sauce. Let sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • small bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spoon

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