Description
A sweet and savory Vietnamese dish featuring shrimp cooked in a caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the sugar and stir until it melts and caramelizes.
- Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
- Pour in the fish sauce and water, then add black pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Vietnamese Cuisine