Vietnamese Shrimp Pops with Peanut Sauce

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

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!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 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

7 steps

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan or pot over medium heat until it reaches 170°C (340°F).

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Transfer the shrimp pops to a serving plate. Garnish with crushed peanuts and serve alongside the peanut dipping sauce.

7. Enjoy your Vietnamese Shrimp Pops with Peanut Sauce while hot!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (331.4g)

Calories		1348
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		135.6 g	174%
	Saturated Fat	19.9 g	99%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		236 mg	79%
Sodium		971 mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate		11.6 g	4%
	Dietary Fiber	2.0 g	7%
	Total Sugars	3.3 g
Protein		36.5 g	73%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		120 mg	9%
Iron		1.3 mg	7%
Potassium		570 mg	12%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4879 cal (86.3%%)

Protein: 585 cal (10.4%%)

Carbs: 186 cal (3.3%%)