Recipe: Caramelized coconut shrimp- Tôm rang cốt dừa

By Helen Le Published: April 28, 2018

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Ready In: 30 mins

  • Yield: 1 (2-3 Servings)

Caramelized coconut shrimp is a simple dish with shrimp and just a few simple ingredients that you might already have in the pantry. The sweet, rich and savory taste of the shrimp would definitely become your favorite dish.

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Ingredients
Instructions
  • In a pan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and fry the minced garlic till fragrant, for about 5 seconds. Then toss in the shrimp and turn the heat to high to get the red color out of th shrimp quickly.
  • Then add just a bit of salt, about ¼ tsp and toss well. It will help to make the skin more crunchy. After 2-3 minutes, the shrimp turn orange completely. Now add 2 tsp sugar and toss well for 2 more minutes. Then add 1/3 cup coconut milk.
  • Bring the heat down to medium low and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is absorbed into the shrimp, making it extra rich and flavorful. Fish sauce should be added at the last step to bring up the beautiful aroma.