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Vietnamese Shrimp Pops With Peanut Sauce Recipe

Fire up your grill for these irresistible Vietnamese Shrimp Pops! Adapted from Weber's Way to Grill and featured on the Al Dente blog, this recipe delivers succulent grilled shrimp pops coated in a rich, homemade peanut sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer, these pops are bursting with fresh Vietnamese flavors.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 513.4 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Vietnamese Shrimp Pops With Peanut Sauce

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How to Make Vietnamese Shrimp Pops With Peanut Sauce

  1. **Make the Peanut Sauce:** In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1/4 cup water. Whisk constantly over medium heat until smooth and slightly thickened (2-3 minutes). Do not boil.
  2. **Prepare the Shrimp Pops:** In a food processor, combine 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon grated lime zest, 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse until a chunky paste forms.
  3. **Shape and Chill:** Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray. Using two spoons, form the shrimp paste into 1-inch quenelles (oval shapes). Place the quenelles on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 60 minutes, to firm up.
  4. **Preheat & Grill:** Preheat your grill to high heat or preheat your broiler. If using skewers, thread the shrimp pops onto them.
  5. **Grill the Pops:** Grill the shrimp pops over direct heat (or on a grill pan or under the broiler) for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are pink and cooked through.
  6. **Serve:** Serve the shrimp pops immediately, drizzled with the peanut sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

79g

Carbs

3g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Main Dish Pork Seafood Asian Vietnamese Shrimp Meat Shellfish Taste Mood Savory Presentation Served Hot 4 Hours Or Less