Vietnamese Garlic Shrimp

By Praveen Kumar

Vietnamese Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients:
Shrimps – 350 gms, peeled, deveined
Oil – 1 1/2 tblsp
Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
Red Chillies – 1, deseeded, minced
Oyster Sauce – 1/2 tblsp
Coriander Leaves – handful, chopped

For the marinade:
Garlic – 1 tsp, mince
Fish Sauce – 1/2 tblsp
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and keep aside for 1 minute.
2. Add the shrimps and mix well until each shrimp is well coated with the marinade.
3. Keep aside for 30 minutes.
4. Heat 1 tsp oil in a large pan over high flame.
5. Stir-fry the shrimps for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Remove and transfer to a serving plate.
7. Add the remaining oil to the pan.
8. Reduce flame to medium.
9. Add the garlic and red chillies.
10. Stir-fry for a minute and add oyster sauce.
11. Spoon this mixture over the shrimp.
12. Garnish with coriander leaves.
13. Serve hot with rice.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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