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Tôm Rim (Caramelized Shrimp)

Shrimp simmered in a peppery caramel-fish-sauce glaze until sticky. Intense, high-protein, and low in carbs.

20min
180kcal
26.7gprotein
Tôm Rim (Caramelized Shrimp) — Vietnamese recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 500 g Shrimp
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Shallot
  • 2 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Neutral oil
  • 2 Scallions (optional)

Method

  1. Melt the sugar in the oil to a light caramel, then add the shallot and garlic.
  2. Add the shrimp and fish sauce and simmer, turning, until glazed and just cooked, 6 minutes.
  3. Finish with lots of black pepper and scallions.

Tap “Start cooking” for live timers that flag what to get ahead on while something simmers.

About Tôm Rim (Caramelized Shrimp)

Tôm Rim (Caramelized Shrimp) is a Vietnamese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes and serves 4.

Tôm Rim (Caramelized Shrimp): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Tôm Rim (Caramelized Shrimp)?

A serving has about 180 calories — 26.7g protein, 9.9g carbs, 4.2g fat, 1.4g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is it high in protein?

Each serving has about 26.7g of protein, roughly 59% of its calories.

Is Tôm Rim (Caramelized Shrimp) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Tôm Rim (Caramelized Shrimp) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Tôm Rim (Caramelized Shrimp) take to make?

About 20 minutes start to finish, but only around 12 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Tôm Rim (Caramelized Shrimp)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out scallions — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Tôm Rim (Caramelized Shrimp) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.