Ingredients

Preparation

Heat the oil in a skillet, then sauté the shrimp.
Add the sugar, mix and let caramelize a bit.

Pour in the Cognac and soy sauce.
Let simmer for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
Make sure the shrimp are well coated with caramel. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Serve immediately, accompanied by basmati rice.

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Main course

Shrimp with Caramel

Name: Shrimp with Caramel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 450 g of large peeled raw tiger shrimp; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 4 tablespoons of sugar; 3 tablespoons of Cognac (or whiskey); 3 tablespoons of soy sauce; 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds

Preparation: 10 min

Cooking: 10 min

Servings: 2

Caramel shrimp represent an unexpected marriage between sweet and savory, with perfectly caramelized shrimp. Prepared in a sugar-based sauce with Cognac and soy sauce, they offer a nice crunchy texture. Served hot, they make an excellent appetizer or main course accompanied by rice for a balanced but epic meal.