Tom Rim: Vietnamese Caramelized Coconut Shrimp
Tom Rim: Vietnamese Caramelized Coconut Shrimp balances gently sweet caramel notes with briny depth from fish sauce, lifted by garlic and shallot. The coconut water glaze clings to tender shrimp, finishing glossy with a hint of sesame and fresh chives. Serve this vibrant dish over steamed rice for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant addition to a shared feast.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tom Rim: Vietnamese Caramelized Coconut Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the shrimp in a bowl and rinse with water, then drain. Add salt and rub it thoroughly into the shrimp. Rinse well again, then set aside for 15 minutes.
- 2
In a heavy pot over medium-low heat, heat the sugar and stir until it melts. When it starts to caramelize, carefully pour in the coconut water to avoid splattering, then add the maple syrup. Stir until the sugar syrup is smooth and well combined. Remove the pot from the heat and set it aside.
- 3
Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook until the shallot is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the fish sauce and the sugar syrup; stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the shrimp to the saucepan and cook, turning them in the syrup, until they turn pink and are fully cooked, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the chives over the shrimp.
- Calories 296.93 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 27.98 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 25.04 g 9%
- Total Fat 7.84 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.92 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 273.28 mg High 91%
- Sodium 889.02 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 0.53 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 8.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 176.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 0.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 79.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 8.51 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 19.28 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tom Rim: Vietnamese Caramelized Coconut Shrimp is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Coconut Water, Fish Sauce, Fresh Chives, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 296.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tom Rim: Vietnamese Caramelized Coconut Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut Water, Fish Sauce, Fresh Chives, Garlic, Maple Syrup. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tom Rim: Vietnamese Caramelized Coconut Shrimp?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 296.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tom Rim: Vietnamese Caramelized Coconut Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Tom Rim: Vietnamese Caramelized Coconut Shrimp healthy?
- Tom Rim: Vietnamese Caramelized Coconut Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 296.93 calories and 27.98 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 889.02 mg (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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