VIETNAMESE SHRIMP DISH RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix the onion, garlic, oil, and fish sauce in a bowl large enough to hold the shrimp.
• Add the shrimp, toss to coat evenly, and marinate, covered, at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Soak the wooden skewers in water for 20-30 minutes.
• Prepare grill or preheat broiler.
• To prepare the dip, mix together the lime juice, pepper, salt, fish sauce, and sugar, in a small bowl, mixing well; adjust seasonings to taste (add a little water or sugar if dip seems too tart).
• Thread shrimp onto wooden skewers; lightly coat each finished skewer with oil or cooking spray, and place on grill over medium coals or heat (or place on pan under broiler), and cook approximately 5 minutes, turning once, or until shrimps are pink, firm, and slightly charred in spots.
• Serve shrimp with the dipping sauce.
• A good accompaniment would be steamed rice, or an Asian noodle dish.

Steps:

• Stir together ½ cup water, chili sauce, lime juice, vinegar, and fish sauce in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
• Pat shrimp very dry with paper towels. Place cornstarch, brown sugar, pepper, and salt in a large ziplock plastic bag. Seal and shake to combine. Add shrimp; seal and gently shake to coat.
• Heat a wok or large cast-iron skillet over high until very hot. Add 1 ½ tablespoons oil; swirl to coat wok. Add half of shrimp to hot oil. Cook, separating shrimp with tongs to ensure even browning and turning once, until shrimp are crisp, lightly browned, and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and shrimp. 
• Divide noodles and shrimp among bowls. Add desired toppings; drizzle evenly with chili sauce mixture.