Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Serve with jasmine rice. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sugar |
1/4 cup water |
1 tablespoon oil |
1 shallot, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger |
1 small jalapeno pepper, deseeded and chopped |
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined |
2 tablespoons fish sauce |
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice |
ground black pepper |
1 teaspoon sesame oil |
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil and cilantro and serve over jasmine rice.
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