Tôm Nướng Mắm Tôm

Tôm Nướng Mắm Tôm is a flavorful Vietnamese BBQ dish featuring grilled shrimp marinated in a savory shrimp paste sauce. This low-carb delight is perfect for a quick and healthy meal, bursting with authentic Vietnamese flavors.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (large, peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Shrimp paste (mắm tôm) - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Chili pepper (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Coconut oil (for grilling) - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cilantro (for garnish) - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the shrimp paste, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped chili pepper, fish sauce, and salt to create a marinade.
2. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with coconut oil.
4. Skewer the marinated shrimp onto skewers, leaving a little space between each shrimp.
5. Place the skewered shrimp on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.
6. Remove the shrimp from the grill and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 4 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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