Discover the savory-sweet delight of making succulent sweet and salty shrimp, an easy 4-step recipe that elevates any meal.

Shrimp is a beloved ingredient, perfect for crafting a variety of nutritious and delicious dishes. If you're wondering what to make with shrimp, look no further than sweet and savory shrimp stir-fry. Join us in the kitchen with Team PasGo to learn how to create irresistibly flavorful sweet and salty shrimp that will tantalize everyone's taste buds!

Sweet and salty shrimp boasts a distinctive aroma from the blend of fish sauce and the richness of sugar, with tender shrimp infused with special spices, all presented in a vibrant orange-red hue that is visually stunning and enticing. The straightforward process of making sweet and salty shrimp will be shared by Team PasGo right here.

Indulge in the bold flavors of sweet and savory shrimp - a crowd-pleasing everyday delicacy!

1. Ingredients for Sweet and Salty Shrimp

To prepare delicious sweet and salty fried shrimp, you'll need the following ingredients:

- 500g fresh prawns

- 2 bulbs of dried shallots, 1 bulb of garlic

- 5 kaffir lime leaves, 3 stalks of spring onion

- Seasonings: rock salt, MSG, sugar, pepper, fish sauce...

In addition to fresh prawns, you can also use soft and tasty baby shrimp for sweet and salty stir-fried shrimp, a delightful option for children. Your little ones will surely love it.

Ingredients for Sweet and Salty Shrimp

2. How to Make Sweet and Salty Shrimp

Step 1: Preparing Ingredients for Sweet and Salty Shrimp

- After purchasing shrimp, remove the antennae and trim the head. Remove the black vein along the back, then lightly coat the shrimp with some rock salt, rinse thoroughly with water, and drain.

- Peel and crush the dried shallots, peel and finely chop the garlic.

- Wash the kaffir lime leaves thoroughly and finely slice them.

Preparing Ingredients for Sweet and Salty Shrimp

Step 2: Marinating the Shrimp

Place the shrimp in a large bowl, season with a pinch of salt, MSG, finely chopped dried shallots, and MSG. Then, use chopsticks or your hands to evenly coat the shrimp with the seasonings, allowing them to absorb the flavors fully.

Marinating the Shrimp for Sweet and Salty Stir-Fry

Step 3: Making the Sauce Mixture for Sweet and Salty Shrimp

- Prepare a small bowl and add 6 tablespoons of fish sauce, 6 tablespoons of sugar, 1/4 lime, 2 tablespoons of MSG, 3 tablespoons of warm water. Then, stir the ingredients together until fully dissolved to create a flavorful sauce mixture.

Preparing the Sweet and Salty Shrimp Sauce

Step 4: How to Sweet and Salty Stir-Fry the Shrimp

- Heat a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, finely chopped dried shallots, sauté until fragrant, then add the prepared sauce mixture to the pan, stir well with the shrimp so they absorb the flavors. Keep the heat low, simmer until the sauce thickens, then add pepper to taste, adjust seasoning, and turn off the heat.

Sweet and Salty Shrimp Stir-Frying Technique

- When serving, simply transfer the shrimp onto a plate, sprinkle some kaffir lime leaves and spring onion on top, and enjoy this delicious dish with hot rice every day.

3. Final Product: Sweet and Salty Stir-Fried Shrimp

Making sweet and salty stir-fried shrimp is really simple, isn't it?

The completed sweet and salty stir-fried shrimp has a captivating brick-red color with hints of green from the spring onion and kaffir lime leaves. The refreshing aroma of the lime leaves, the slight spiciness of the pepper, along with other rich spices, create an irresistibly delicious dish that will have your family asking for more rice.

Finished Dish: Sweet and Salty Stir-Fried Shrimp - a delicious and enticing daily meal that's sure to satisfy

Compiled by Thuy Van & Ngoc Hoa - Team PasGo