Friday, February 24, 2012

Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp

Oh my, oh my!!! This was the recipe of the year....so far.  Absolutely loved this tonight.  I could not get over the fantastic flavors and the cilantro added at the end on top of  the shrimp dish was just over the top!!!

This will be put on a "make often" list.  We both loved it, but I think I loved it the best!!

Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp
from Once Upon a Chef

This turned out to be the easiest and the tastiest recipe I have found in a long time.  I would rate this a 10+ on a scale of 10.  Quick to put together and so good.  We served it on rice and added sliced cucumbers, salted and with sesame oil on the side.  PERFECT!!!


Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp
Serves 4

1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Combine fish sauce, dark brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes and water in a bowl and whisk until brown sugar is dissolved.

Heat vegetable oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.  Add onions and cook. stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.  Add garlic and cook a few minutes more.  Do not brown.

Turn heat up to medium-high and add shrimp.  Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp are just barely pink and still translucent in spots, a few minutes.  Add fish sauce mixture.  Turn heat down to medium and simmer until shrimp are cooked through. a few minutes more.  Off heat, stir in scallions and cilantro.  Serve immediately with jasmine rice.

Do not hesitate trying this recipe.  I absolutely KNOW you will love it!!

25 comments:

  1. Susan, so glad you tried this one out as well and loved it as much as we did. My two boys still keep raving about how tasty this was and you really can't beat the simplicity and how flavorful this is. This is a keeper recipe for us all the way!

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  2. I am hooked and I can't wait to try this - tomorrow night! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE shrimp!!!

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  3. Oh that looks so delicious. I don't know if I will try it only because my hubby won't eat shrimp. I try to fix foods he will eat and just make a fish fillet for me if I want fish. But it sure looks good.

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  4. This sounds just wonderful - and I have shrimp for the weekend. What a treat this would be.

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  5. Thai flavors are one of my favorites! The Baker is o.k. with it. It's the cilantro. We are cilantro incompatible so I'm always happy to have a dish that it can be added to at the end. The recipe sound delicious!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  6. I'd say a 10+ rating makes it a must try and I really like that it's so easy to put together.

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  7. Oh, I am so excited to have this for the week at the beach!! I've been going through my recipes for shrimp. Perfect!! Thank you, Susan! blessings ~ t.

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  8. It looks and sounds great and I have to try this for the shrimp lovers here. I'm with Bonnie on the cilantro though and will substitute. Thanks for the recipe!

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  9. I'll sure give this a try - sounds delish!

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  10. This looks great. I like Asian food a lot and I am always looking for good and easy recipes. Thanks!

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  11. I knew this would be good the minute I saw fish sauce in the recipe. What a fabulous taste it brings to a dish. Can't wait to try this Susan. Ten out of 10 can't get any better than that.
    Sam

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  12. Oh, boy, with a review like that, I'm copying this to try soon! I love all the flavors, and we desperately need some new meatless meals for Lent! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  13. Hi Susan
    I just tried to email you, but received notice that the email couldn't be delivered. Just wanted you to know that I made this last night and it was a hit! I invited my sister and BIL to join us and everyone pronounced it a 'keeper'. Thanks for the inspiration for another great meal!

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  14. This is tonight's dinner. I discovered a package of frozen large shrimp. Sounds easy! Thanks.

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  15. I love shrimps and this one combines all my favorite flavors. You have a beautiful collection of recipes in your blog!

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  16. I know I have to save this one Susan; looks like something we will Love. Thank you.
    Rita

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  17. I can already tell how wonderful this must be and I can't wait to try it myself! It sounds absolutely delicious and easy to make.

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  18. Susan, this recipe has my name written all over it - I LOVE all these flavors, so fresh and delicious! I am bookmarking it for sure - thanks for sharing!
    ps I never told you this but I always have to smile when I come to your blog, the name just makes me happy!

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  19. I am sure I left a comment for this post but..... It looks fantastic and is on my 'to do soon' list. Thanks Susan. Diane

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  20. Great Susan. Your enthusiasm is contagious and I trust your taste in food. It is bookmarked.

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  21. I have to try this, Susan....So easy sounding, and so delicious.

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  22. With a 10+ rating I'm going to make this for sure. We love shrimp and this looks so quick and easy to make. Thanks for sharing this, Susan.

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  23. My husband loves shrimps and oriental flavors...I should try this...
    Ciao francesca

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  24. I fixed these the other night and they were scrumptious. Ole thought they were to die for and there's wasn't one molecule left on his plate. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Lena, that is saying a lot for all the Norwegian blood!!! :)

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