CARAMELIZED CHILI SHRIMP

Caramelized Chili Shrimp image

Provided by threeovens

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 cup water
6 ounces rice noodles
1 lb broccoli floret
1 green onion, chopped fine
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed

Steps:

In a skillet, heat water to boiling over high heat; add noodles and cook until tender, 1 or 2 minutes.
Remove 3 minules, with tongs, to a colander; rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Once the water returns to a boil, add broccoli and cook until tender crisp, about 3 minutes.
Drain broccoli and toss with green onions and 1/4 teaspoons salt; set aside.
Wipe out skillet, add 1 tablespoon water and 3 tablespoons sugar over medium high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar, about 3 to 4 minutes (will turn an amber color).
Stir in oil, garlic, red pepper flakes; cook 10 seconds.
Stir in the fish sauce and shrimp; cook until shrimp is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Divide noodles and broccoli among serving plates; spoon shrimp and sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.9, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 711.9, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 9.7, Protein 29