Shrimp with Thai Dipping Sauce

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== Description ==
A thin but flavorful low-fat sauce that serves as a dipping sauce and marinade.
* Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group
* Serves 8
== Ingredients ==
* ⅔ cup rice wine vinegar
* ½ cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
* ⅓ cup (generous) low-fat milk
* 6 large garlic cloves, chopped
* 3 tablespoons minced lemongrass Lemongrass is available at southeast Asian markets and specialty foods stores. or 1½ teaspoons minced lime peel (green part only)
* 2 tablespoons honey
* 2 teaspoons fish sauce (Nuoc Mam, Nam Pla) Nuoc Mam, and Nam Pla are available at southeast Asian markets and specialty foods stores.
* 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
* ½ teaspoon imitation coconut extract
* 2 pounds uncooked medium to large shrimp, peeled, de-veined
== Directions ==
# Combine first 10 ingredients in large bowl. (can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
# Bring pot of water to boil.
# Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes until opaque. drain.
# Refresh under cold water and drain.
# Add shrimp to sauce mixture and let stand 45 minutes.
# Chill in refrigerator 1 hour. (can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead. Cover.)
# Transfer shrimp to platter.
# Pour sauce into decorative bowl; Place sauce in center of platter and serve.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving: 
* Calories, 130 | Fat 2g | Sodium 231mg | Cholesterol 140mg
== Notes ==
Category:World Recipes
Category:Superbowl Recipes
Category:Shrimp Recipes
Category:Lemongrass Recipes
Category:Low-fat milk Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Honey Recipes
Category:Rice vinegar Recipes