Caramelized Lemongrass Shrimp Recipe

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Caramelized Lemongrass Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. Make the Caramel Sauce: In a heavy-bottom 4-quart pot, gently melt the sugar over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. This will take 10 to 12 minutes. Do not be tempted to rush the process or you may scorch the sugar.
  2. When the sugar is lump free, completely melted and just beginning to boil, remove the pan from the heat and very slowly pour in the fish sauce while stirring constantly. Be careful, as it will bubble furiously.
  3. Use the sauce right away or let cool completely, transfer to an airtight container, and store in a cool cupboard for up to 3 months.
  4. Shrimp: Set the heads aside. Peel each shrimp body, removing the tail segments, then devein. Sprinkle bodies with the pepper; set aside.
  5. Pour the oil into a 2-quart clay pot or high-sided skillet, and heat over medium heat. Add the shallots, chiles and reserved shrimp heads and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and chile paste; cook, stirring, about 1 minute more. Add the caramel sauce and stock; stir to combine.
  6. Add the shrimp bodies, and toss to coat with the aromatic ingredients. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes, until the shrimp are bright pink.
  7. Serve directly from the clay pot, accompanied by steamed white rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 754.8 Kcal (3160 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.28g 19%
Cholesterol 21.37mg 7%
Sodium 9690.96mg 404%
Potassium 482.56mg 10%
Total Carbs 158.52g 53%
Sugars 136.45g 546%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 5%
Protein 7.79g 16%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 75.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 213.89 Kcal (896 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.48g 19%
Cholesterol 6.06mg 7%
Sodium 2746.23mg 404%
Potassium 136.75mg 10%
Total Carbs 44.92g 53%
Sugars 38.67g 546%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 5%
Protein 2.21g 16%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 9%
Iron 0.5mg 11%
Calcium 21.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.9
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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