Shrimp Banh Mi (Vietnamese Shrimp Sandwich) Recipe

Name: Shrimp Banh Mi (Vietnamese Shrimp Sandwich)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pickled Carrots and Daikon Radish; 1/2 cup warm water; 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 lb carrot (grated through a medium fine grater); 1/4 lb daikon radish (grated through a medium fine grater); For the Shrimp; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 shallot, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; The Rest; 1 baguette (French bread loaf); 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 lb large shrimp, cooked (see recipe above); 1/2 cup pickled carrots and daikon radish (see recipe above); 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber; 1 bunch cilantro; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and sliced

Servings: persons

Pickled Carrots and Daikon Radish
1/2 cup warm water
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 lb carrot (grated through a medium fine grater)
1/4 lb daikon radish (grated through a medium fine grater)
For the Shrimp
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon oil
1 shallot, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
The Rest
1 baguette (French bread loaf)
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 lb large shrimp, cooked (see recipe above)
1/2 cup pickled carrots and daikon radish (see recipe above)
1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 bunch cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and sliced

1
For the Pickled Vegetables: Mix the water, vinegar, sugar and salt until the sugar and salt dissolves. Place the carrots and daikon radish in a container and pour the liquid over. Let pickle for one hour. Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
2
For the Shrimp: Heat the sugar and water in a pan on medium high heat until the sugar caramelizes and turns dark brown. Carefully (it will splatter) add the water and fish sauce and stir over low heat until the caramel dissolves. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and saute for 3-5 minutes until soft. Add shrimp, caramel sauce, fish sauce, and pepper and cook until shrimp is pink all over about 3-4 minutes. Let cool.
4
Cut baguette into four pieces and slice in half. Mix mayonnaise, soy sauce together in a bowl and spread on bread. Divide shrimp among 4 sandwiches. Divide and place the remaining ingredients on each sandwich.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pickled Carrots and Daikon Radish, 1/2 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Banh Mi (Vietnamese Shrimp Sandwich) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Banh Mi (Vietnamese Shrimp Sandwich)

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