CARAMEL SHRIMP (Vietnamese)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 T. oyster sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. flour
3 T. vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 C. water
2 T. sugar
4 scallions (white part only), chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 fresh red chile pepper, thinly sliced (optional
Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
1 lime
Sprigs of cilantro (optional garnish)
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with the oyster sauce, salt,
cayenne pepper and flour. Set aside to marinate for 5 to
10 minutes.
In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the
garlic and cook until golden brown. Transfer the shrimp to the pan,
discarding the marinade. Cook the shrimp, stirring occasionally,
until they begin to turn pink. Add the water and sugar and simmer
for 3 minutes. Add the scallions and onion and stir-fry for
2 minutes. Add the chile pepper, if desired, and black pepper to
taste. Squeeze the lime juice over the top of the shrimp and
transfer the mixture to a platter.
Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
B-man
