20-Min Lemongrass Shrimp with Crispy Rice
Charred shrimp with fragrant lemongrass and garlic, served over crispy fried rice vermicelli with a tangy dipping sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes—pure TikTok magic.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 278
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 stalks lemongrass, white part only, minced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 2 cups fried rice vermicelli (crispy noodles)
- 1.5 tbsp sriracha or chili paste
Instructions
- 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss with minced lemongrass, fish sauce, and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 90 seconds without moving until edges char, then flip and cook another 90 seconds until just cooked through.
- 4
Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp and toss to coat. Remove from heat.
- 5
Divide crispy vermicelli between two bowls or plates. Top with shrimp and pan juices.
- 6
Mix sriracha with 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp water to make a quick dipping sauce. Serve alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet, 12-inch
- paper towels
- tongs
- small bowl for sauce
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