Posts in seafood
Vietnamese Shrimp and Pork Wontons (Hoanh Thanh Tom Thit)

Vietnamese pork and shrimp wontons with chopped jicama. Packed full of flavor, incredibly juicy, and quick to cook. Enjoy them various ways. This recipe makes about 50 wontons.

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Chinese Takeout Recipe: Honey Walnut Shrimp (Tôm Chiên Giòn Mật Ong)

Honey Walnut Shrimp is a widely popular Chinese-American takeout dish. It's crunchy succulent shrimp dressed in a creamy honey-mayo sauce, topped with caramelized walnuts. It is a tasty appetizer or when eaten with steamed white rice, a filling entree that's loved by many.

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Seafood Boil with Red Spicy Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce

A seafood boil to please a crowd. Serve with a red spicy garlic butter sauce with added Southeast Asian flavors from Thai red curry paste. Enjoy the amazing aroma of ginger, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Plus, it’s fiery red so make sure to wear a bib!

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Vietnamese Simple Deep-Fried Shrimp (Tôm Chiên Giòn)

Tom Chien Gion is simple Vietnamese-style deep-fried shrimp. In this recipe, tail-on shrimp is lightly marinated with salt, bouillon powder and ground black pepper for 15 minutes, then coated in tapioca starch and deep-fried for a light yet crispy outer crust.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp (Tôm Xào Bơ Tỏi)

This simple garlic butter shrimp recipe or tôm xào bơ tỏi is whole shrimp pan-fried in melted butter, Bay Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, Lemon Pepper seasoning, garlic and sugar. It’s simple, quick, and a definite crowd-pleaser. It’s the perfect dish to bring to a party.

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Eggplant with Shrimp and Garlic Sauce (Ca Tim Xao Tom)

Eggplant is an incredibly versatile vegetable. It works well in many dishes from all around the world, and served in a variety of forms (casseroles, stuffed, grilled or stir-fried). Ca Tim Xao Tom is a quick stir fry recipe of eggplant and shrimp in a sweet and savory garlic sauce. Have this as a side dish to steamed rice and you got yourself a simple well-balanced meal.

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Vietnamese Sauteed Prawns in Roe / Tomalley Sauce (Tom Kho Tau Gach Do)

Vietnamese sauteed prawns in roe sauce (Tom Kho Tau Gach Do) is a quick traditional home cooking recipe that is sure to delight. It’s a sweet, savory and a beautifully presented dish that goes wonderfully with steamed rice. The best part of this dish is that everything, from start to finish, takes about 30 minutes. This makes it my family’s go-to recipe after a long day at work and you want something quick on the dinner table.

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