Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp

Name: Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 - 6
Ingredients: ¼ cup fish sauce; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ½ cup water; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen; 3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

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This Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp recipe is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. The shrimp is cooked in a delicious caramel sauce made from fish sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes, then topped with fragrant onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. A simple yet impressive dish.

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