Plumped Ginger Caramel Shrimp
Sweet, savory, and irresistibly sticky, Plumped Ginger Caramel Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that brings together bold Asian-inspired flavors in just 25 minutes. Tender shrimp are seared to perfection, then coated in a luscious caramel sauce made from dark brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and a bright squeeze of lime juice. Infused with the warmth of fresh ginger and garlic, the sauce achieves a perfect balance of sweetness and umami, with optional chili flakes for a hint of spice. Finished with vibrant green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve this easy but elegant recipe over fluffy white rice for a quick weeknight dinner or a show-stopping centerpiece for entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0.5 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 cups cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together dark brown sugar, water, fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the grated ginger and minced garlic for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Pour the sugar mixture into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for approximately 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a caramel-like consistency.
Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the caramel sauce. Sprinkle in the red chili flakes, if using, for added heat.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve the Plumped Ginger Caramel Shrimp over cooked white rice for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 3637 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.2 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.0 g | ||
| Protein | 126.6 g | 253% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 554 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1844 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
