Vietnamese Shrimp Pops with Peanut Sauce

Delight your taste buds with these Vietnamese Shrimp Pops with Peanut Sauce, a tantalizing fusion of flavor and texture perfect for any occasion! This recipe showcases plump, juicy shrimp blended with fragrant garlic, fresh cilantro, and a splash of savory fish sauce, then shaped onto skewers and fried to crispy perfection. Paired with a creamy, tangy homemade peanut dipping sauce made with peanut butter, soy sauce, and zesty lime juice, these shrimp pops are both crowd-pleasing and irresistibly good. Serve them as an appetizer or snack, garnished with crushed peanuts for added crunch and a touch of elegance. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this dish is your ticket to a taste of Vietnam right in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 3 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1.5 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Rice flour (or cornstarch)
• 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 12 pieces Wooden skewers (soaked in water)
• 4 tablespoons Peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Add the shrimp, minced garlic, green onions, cilantro, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and rice flour to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a smooth paste.

Step 2

Wet your hands lightly. Take small portions of the shrimp mixture (about 2 tablespoons) and mold it around the blunt end of a wooden skewer to form an oval shape. Repeat with remaining shrimp mixture.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan or pot over medium heat until it reaches 170°C (340°F).

Step 4

Carefully place the shrimp pops into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (about 3-4 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.

Step 5

To make the peanut sauce, whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and warm water in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more water, if needed.

Step 6

Transfer the shrimp pops to a serving plate. Garnish with crushed peanuts and serve alongside the peanut dipping sauce.

Step 7

Enjoy your Vietnamese Shrimp Pops with Peanut Sauce while hot!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1294.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5372.6

Total Fat 540.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 945mg	0%
Sodium 3882.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.5g
Protein 146.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 472.9mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 2207.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.4%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 3.2%