vietnamese caramel shrimp

This Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp is sweet, salty and super delicious. The fresh, vibrant Pineapple Basil Salsa comes together quickly!

Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp with Pineapple Basil Salsa

coconut water

brown sugar

fish sauce

soy sauce

chili garlic sauce

garlic salt

onion powder

sweet paprika

sugar

coconut oil

butter

garlic (finely minced)

ginger

shrimp

lime juice (more to taste)

honey

pineapple

mini cucumber (¼-inch dice (about 1 ¼ cups))

½ medium red onion (finely diced)

jalapenos

basil leaves

lime wedges

jasmine or basmati rice

cashews

Combine all caramel sauce ingredients in a medium size bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.

For the caramel sauce:

Combine all rub ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.

For the rub:

Pat the shrimp dry and spread it out on a plate or pan that has been lined with a sheet of parchment paper. Sprinkle half of the rub evenly over the shrimp then turn each one over and sprinkle the remaining rub on the other side.

In a large nonstick skillet melt the coconut oil over medium heat until nice and hot. Add the shrimp and spread out to a single layer. Cook for 1-1 ½ minutes or until just beginning to curl, then flip to the other side and cook for another minute until pink all over. Remove the shrimp from the pan to a clean plate.

Add the 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and cook over medium low heat until melted. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently. Then add the reserved caramel sauce and bring the mixture to a boil.

Cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thickened and syrupy. Turn off the heat and add the shrimp, stirring gently to coat the shrimp with the caramel mixture. Serve with jasmine or basmati rice and the pineapple basil salsa.

For the shrimp:

While the sauce is simmering, prepare the salsa by combining the lime juice and honey in a medium size bowl. Stir to combine then add remaining salsa ingredients and stir gently. Taste add additional lime juice or honey if preferred.

For the pineapple salsa:

Serve with jasmine or basmati rice, ramen or rice noodles, lime wedges and a generous scatter of fresh basil, either Thai basil (preferred) or regular sweet basil. For a unique twist, it’s also delicious over polenta!

Sometimes we also add a scatter of salted peanuts or cashews for a crunchy topping, so good!

For serving:

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