VIETNAMESE CARAMELIZED LEMONGRASS SHRIMP

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I have posted the recipe for the Vietnamese Caramel sauce. These are delicious and don't knock it till you try it. Sucking those shrimp heads are so tasty

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb head on shrimp
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 shallots sliced into rings
1/4 c lemongrass paste
4 clove garlic
1 inch piece ginger grated
1 Tbsp roasted chile paste
1/2 c vietnamese caramel sauce
1/4 c seafood or chicken stock
1 slice red jalapeno chile seeded and thinly sliced
handful fresh chives

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare the shrimp. With a pair of scissors cut the sharp spike off the tail and the head of the shrimp. Remove and discard the eyes. Cut the heads off the shrimp and reserve. Cut the shell off the shrimp and devein them. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large skillet add the oil. Add the shrimp heads, shallots, and red jalapeno chilies. Cook 30 seconds. Add the lemongrass, ginger, garlic and roasted chili paste and cook one more minute. Add the caramel sauce and the stock.
  • 3. Add the shrimp bodies and cook until the shrimps are plump and pink. Throw in the chives and stir. Serve
  • 4. Serve with the shrimp heads where you can suck the delicious juices and meat out of them.

Arsema Solomon
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but it turned out great.


Deborah Hernandez
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Delmy Bonilla
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This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still very good.


Thomas Garbrah
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish.


Dineo Maseko
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This is the best shrimp dish I've ever had.


anas abu shaar
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5 stars! This dish is amazing.


Rekhasuran Rekhasuran
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Delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


najmulislam srabon
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This recipe is a keeper! It's one of my favorite ways to make shrimp.


Szabolcs Szilva
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp were tender and succulent, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.


Kazol Ahammed Rana
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This is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Muhammad Masood
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I love this dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always get compliments when I serve it to guests.


Md Asadulla
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This was my first time making Vietnamese caramelized lemongrass shrimp and it turned out great! The sauce was delicious and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Noah Owlvis
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Great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The caramelized lemongrass sauce is so addictive.


Mina ali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were so tender and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Khatija Mehmood
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The only change I made was to add a little bit of chili pepper flakes for some heat. Will definitely make this again!


Yousaf Muhammad
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This dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the caramelized lemongrass sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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