Vietnamese Fried Shrimp

This Vietnamese Fried Shrimp recipe is a delightful starter, featuring crispy, golden shrimp with a balanced mix of savoury, sweet, and slightly spicy flavours. A simple fish sauce dip and fresh herbs bring out the dish's vibrant taste and satisfying crunch.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Ingredients

250 g shrimp fresh peeled and deveined
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp garlic minced
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp chilli flakes optional
1/4 cup cornflour or plain flour for a lighter coating
Vegetable oil for frying

For the Dipping Sauce:

1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp sugar
1/2 clove garlic minced
1 medium red chilli sliced (optional)

To Serve:

coriander mint, or basil chopped
Lime wedges

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine fish sauce, minced garlic, sugar, black pepper and chilli flakes.
2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp garlic, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
Add the shrimp, coating evenly with the marinade. Let the shrimp sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavours.
250 g shrimp
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat until it reaches about 180°C (350°F) or until a small piece of batter bubbles up when dropped in. Lightly coat each shrimp in cornflour, shaking off any excess.
1/4 cup cornflour, Vegetable oil
Carefully place the shrimp in the hot oil in small batches, frying each batch for about 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, minced garlic and sliced chilli until sugar dissolves.
1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 clove garlic, 1 medium red chilli
Arrange the fried shrimp on a plate, garnished with fresh herbs and lime wedges. Serve hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
coriander, Lime wedges

Notes

Enjoy this crispy, flavourful Vietnamese Fried Shrimp as a starter or as part of a larger Vietnamese-inspired meal!

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