VIETNAMESE CARAMEL SHRIMP

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Make and share this Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Vietnamese

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Carizma Helmick
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This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the caramel sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Rifat Naz
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the caramel sauce was amazing. I'll try again next time and cook the shrimp for a shorter amount of time.


Mercy Mer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Binita Bhatta oli
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I had a bit of trouble getting the caramel sauce to the right consistency, but the end result was worth it. The shrimp were delicious and the sauce was perfect.


Mojisola Oyewobi
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The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the caramel sauce was rich and flavorful. This dish is definitely a keeper!


Johnny Alvarado
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the shrimp and the caramel sauce. I will definitely be making it again for future gatherings.


Anabella Hernandez
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The shrimp were a bit bland for my taste, but the caramel sauce was delicious. I think next time I'll add some more spices to the shrimp.


kira kristoff
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This was my first time making Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Zotha Hlongwaneh
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I loved the flavor of this dish! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the caramel sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Bambie Gurl
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the caramel sauce was delicious. I'll try again next time and cook the shrimp for a shorter amount of time.


Mary Howard
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


Connie Davis
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I had a bit of trouble getting the caramel sauce to the right consistency, but the end result was worth it. The shrimp were delicious!


Leaf_
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The shrimp was so tender and juicy, and the caramel sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again!


Maslax Cabdi Boy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out amazing! The caramel sauce was a bit thick for my taste, but that's just personal preference.


Reginald Goodlow
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This Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp recipe was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection.


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