Vietnamese Pineapple-Shrimp Sauce Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Pineapple-Shrimp Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 shallot, minced; 1 serrano chili, seeded and minced; 6 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped; 2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple; 1 cup pineapple juice; 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 1 tablespoon Vietnamese or Thai chili sauce, or more, to taste; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice or rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Pinch of salt, if desired

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 serrano chili, seeded and minced
6 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped
2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
1 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon Vietnamese or Thai chili sauce, or more, to taste
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice or rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Pinch of salt, if desired

1
Heat oil in a wok or saute pan over medium heat.
2
Add garlic, shallots and chili, and stir-fry until they just begin to brown, about 1 minute.
3
Add shrimp, and stir-fry until opaque, 2 minutes.
4
Stir in the pineapple and pineapple juice, and bring to a boil.
5
Stir in the fish sauce, chili sauce, lime juice, pepper, sugar and cilantro, and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat, and simmer until sauce is thick and richly flavored, 3 minutes.
7
If desired, add pinch of salt or dash of chili sauce.
8
Puree sauce in a food processor.
9
Serve at room temperature.

184

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 shallot, minced, 1 serrano chili, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Pineapple-Shrimp Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vietnamese Pineapple-Shrimp Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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