Vietnamese Shrimp Pops with Peanut Sauce
Delight your taste buds with these Vietnamese Shrimp Pops with Peanut Sauce, a tantalizing fusion of flavor and texture perfect for any occasion! This recipe showcases plump, juicy shrimp blended with fragrant garlic, fresh cilantro, and a splash of savory fish sauce, then shaped onto skewers and fried to crispy perfection. Paired with a creamy, tangy homemade peanut dipping sauce made with peanut butter, soy sauce, and zesty lime juice, these shrimp pops are both crowd-pleasing and irresistibly good. Serve them as an appetizer or snack, garnished with crushed peanuts for added crunch and a touch of elegance. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this dish is your ticket to a taste of Vietnam right in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1.5 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Rice flour (or cornstarch)
- 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 12 pieces Wooden skewers (soaked in water)
- 4 tablespoons Peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
Add the shrimp, minced garlic, green onions, cilantro, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and rice flour to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
Wet your hands lightly. Take small portions of the shrimp mixture (about 2 tablespoons) and mold it around the blunt end of a wooden skewer to form an oval shape. Repeat with remaining shrimp mixture.
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan or pot over medium heat until it reaches 170°C (340°F).
Carefully place the shrimp pops into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (about 3-4 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
To make the peanut sauce, whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and warm water in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more water, if needed.
Transfer the shrimp pops to a serving plate. Garnish with crushed peanuts and serve alongside the peanut dipping sauce.
Enjoy your Vietnamese Shrimp Pops with Peanut Sauce while hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 540.6 g | 693% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.0 g | 395% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 3883 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 146.2 g | 292% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 473 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2207 mg | 47% | |
*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.
