Shrimply Delish- Shrimp W/ Cilantro and Sweet & Sour Glaze

• 13 cup plus 1 tbs water
• 14 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped lemongrass, inner white bulb only
• 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 14 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 12 teaspoons cornstarch
• 12 cups water
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 24 shrimp (medium to large)
• 24 fresh cilantro leaves, for garnishing

1. Combine 1/3 cup of water, vinegar, lemongrass, ginger, lime zest and crushed red pepper in a small nonreactive saucepan.
2. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 Tbs water in a small bowl and add to the vinegar mixture using whisk.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking at least twice.
4. Boil for 1 minute.
5. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
6. Bring the remaining 12 cups of water and kosher salt to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
7. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque in the center, about 3 minutes.
8. Strain.
9. Arrange on baking sheet with a lip.
10. Refrigerate until partially chilled.
11. To assemble: Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail attached.
12. Cut a slit (1/2 to 1/4 inch deep) down the back of each shrimp from the top to the tail.
13. Be careful not to cut completely through the shrimp.
14. Rinse the shrimp in a bowl of cold water to remove the vein.
15. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to absorb any excess water.
16. Place a cilantro sprig in the cut of each shrimp.
17. Brush with glaze before serving- I put remaining sauce in bowl on plate with shrimp :).

water, rice vinegar, only, fresh ginger, lime zest, red pepper, cornstarch, water, kosher salt, shrimp, cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimply-delish-shrimp-w-cilantro-and-sweet-sour-glaze-377463 (may not work)