Balmain Bugs (shrimp) With Mango Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 8 very large shrimp or 2 large lobster tails
• 1 large mangoes or 2 small mangoes
• 2 -3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/4 cup lemons or 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 teaspoon soft brown sugar
• 2 -3 teaspoons thai sweet chili sauce

Recipe

• 1 lower shrimp (or bugs) into large pan of lightly salted boiling water. simmer uncovered for 4-5 minutes or until shells have changed to an orange red color. gently separate the heads from the bodies. use a pair of sharp kitchen scissors to cut along the soft underside of the bugs. pull shell apart and ease out the flesh. cut each piece of flesh in half, lengthways.
• 2 to make the mango sauce: peel the mango(s), remove the seeds and roughly chop flesh. place flesh in a food processor. add sour cream, juice, sugar and sauce. process for 20-30 seconds or until smooth. refrigerate, covered, until needed. if the sauce is too thick, add a little extra cream or juice.
• 3 dip your bugs into the sauce like a shrimp cocktail and enjoy!