Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp oil
1 shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 small jalapeno pepper , deseeded and chopped
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp fresh lime juice
ground black pepper
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Directions:

Place sugar and water in a small pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Swirl pan occasionally (do not stir) until the caramel reaches a dark golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add shallot, garlic, ginger and chili. Saute 3-5 minutes until vegetables soften and shallots are translucent.
Add the shrimp and 2 tablespoons of the caramel sauce. Add fish sauce, lime juice and black pepper. Simmer until the shrimp curl and turn pink, 2-4 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil and cilantro and serve over jasmine rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	432.01 Kcal (1809 kJ)
Calories from fat	234.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.09g	40%
Cholesterol	65.76mg	22%
Sodium	2006.65mg	84%
Potassium	230.91mg	5%
Total Carbs	41.82g	14%
Sugars	6.7g	27%
Dietary Fiber	2.11g	8%
Protein	10.48g	21%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	13%
Iron	1.5mg	9%
Calcium	52.1mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	238.23 Kcal (997 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.39g	40%
Cholesterol	36.26mg	22%
Sodium	1106.57mg	84%
Potassium	127.34mg	5%
Total Carbs	23.06g	14%
Sugars	3.69g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.16g	8%
Protein	5.78g	21%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	13%
Iron	0.8mg	9%
Calcium	28.7mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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