Stir-Fried Shrimp and Carrots with Toasted Almonds

Ingredients

• 1 lb. extra-jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per lb.), peeled, deveined, and halved lengthwise
• 12 oz. medium carrots, cut into ¹/₈-inch-thick half-ovals
• 2 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. canola or vegetable oil
• 1 tsp. finely chopped or thinly sliced serrano chile, including seeds
• 1 Tbs. minced garlic
• 2 Tbs. minced fresh lemongrass (from the tender, white inner part) or 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
• ¼ tsp. cornstarch
• + 8 more ingredients
• • ½ tsp. Asian chili garlic sauce
  • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1-½ tsp. packed dark brown sugar
  • 3 Tbs. toasted sliced almonds
  • 1 bunch scallions (about 3 oz.), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1-¼ cups)
  • 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. fish sauce

Combine the fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, cornstarch, and 1 Tbs. water in a small bowl; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the lemongrass or ginger, garlic, and chile; set aside. In a 12-inch skillet or wok, heat 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. canola oil over high heat. Whe...

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