Spicy salt-grilled shrimp is a rustic dish with a deep Vietnamese culinary essence. Each skewer, spiced and fragrant, delivers a sweet and rich taste, creating an incredibly enticing experience. Perfect for cozying up on those winter days.
The aromatic and delicious spicy salt-grilled shrimp will undoubtedly elevate your family meals. So why not try preparing this delightful dish right in the comfort of your own kitchen with the super simple recipe below?

Ingredients for spicy salt-grilled shrimp:
– Choose 500g of fresh mantis shrimp; ensure they are vibrant, with bright shells. When gently pressed, the shrimp should exhibit a certain elasticity. For an even better experience, look for shrimp that jump with liveliness.

– 1 horn pepper (bell pepper)
– 3 spicy chili peppers
– Finely mince 2 cloves of garlic
– 1 lime, squeeze for juice
– Seasonings: 1 teaspoon bouillon powder, 1 tablespoon coarse salt, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, 2 tablespoons chili paste, 2 tablespoons cooking oil
– Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and aromatic herbs
– Equipment: charcoal grill, grilling tongs, small bamboo skewers (use as many as the number of shrimp)
How to make flavorful spicy salt-grilled shrimp
Preparation steps for spicy salt-grilled shrimp ingredients
– Mantis shrimp: Clean, trim whiskers, and drain.
– Horn pepper: Wash, remove stems, leave 2 whole, finely chop the remaining 3.
– Garlic: Peel, wash, finely chop.
– Fresh lime: Extract the juice.
– Cucumber: Wash, trim both ends, scrape out seeds, slice into rounds, arrange around the edge of the serving plate.
– Vietnamese coriander: Pluck, wash, let dry, use for garnish beneath the presented spicy salt-grilled shrimp dish.


- Prepare chili lime salt for accompanying grilled chili salt shrimp: Combine 1 spicy pepper, 2 tablespoons sea salt, ½ tablespoon sugar, and ½ tablespoon pepper. When serving, add an additional tablespoon of lime juice for an incredibly delicious chili lime salt dish.

- Arrange the grilled chili salt shrimp on a plate with sliced cucumbers and cilantro. Your family can now enjoy the extremely distinctive and delicious flavor of this restaurant-style dish. Serve with chili lime salt for an extra rich and enticing experience.
Requirements and Enjoying Grilled Chili Salt Shrimp
- The grilled chili salt shrimp is presented attractively with vibrant colors, emanating an enticing aroma that captivates those who indulge.

– The shrimp displays a brick-red hue, impervious to burning; its flesh is sweet, resilient, absorbing the subtle spices effortlessly. The shell, more robust in flavor, becomes even more intense; when paired with salt, lime, and garlic chili, it becomes exceptionally fragrant and flavorful.

– Savor the grilled chili salt shrimp immediately while it's still hot, just after the grilling, letting the alluring aroma awaken your senses. Especially delightful when consumed with the shell intact, enhancing its richness.

There you have it, the preparation of the grilled chili salt shrimp is complete. You can see that this cooking recipe is quite simple and doesn't take much time, yet it results in an incredibly enticing and delicious dish.
It's truly wonderful when friends and family gather to enjoy the spicy grilled chili salt shrimp, hot and aromatic, amidst such chilly weather. But if your home is a bit cramped for grilling, Buffet Sứ is the ideal choice to indulge in this fantastic dish.
