Sweet And Salty Shrimp
Experience a flavor explosion with this Sweet and Salty Shrimp recipe that'll have your taste buds dancing! This easy-to-make dish combines succulent shrimp with a mouthwatering glaze, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fancy gathering.
Community Member
May 04, 2023
Under 30 minutes
This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!

Under 30 minutes
This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!

Ingredients
for 2 servings
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ sweet onion, minced
- ¼ cup brown sugar (50 g)
- 1 lb shrimp (425 g)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (60 mL)
- ¼ cup water (60 mL), plus 1 tablespoon
- 10 sprigs fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 10 sprigs fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 drops fish sauce
Nutrition Info
- Calories 584
- Fat 14g
- Carbs 55g
- Fiber 15g
- Sugar 24g
- Protein 65g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- First, add sesame oil to a pan on medium heat. Then, add garlic and onion and let them fry until slightly golden. Once sauteed, add brown sugar and stir, being careful not to let the sugar burn.
- Next, add the shrimp to the pan and cook on medium heat.
- Add the soy sauce, ¼ cup water, parsley and cilantro and let it simmer in the pan.
- Now mix together 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp water to make a slurry and add it to the pan - stir until contents thicken. Then, finish the dish off with lemon juice and fish sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
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