Caramelized Garlic Shrimp (Tom Rim Man)

Ingredients

• 2/3 lb raw medium shrimp, unpeeled but cleaned
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 5 sprigs cilantro, cut into 2 inch lengths

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a skillet over moderate heat. Add the shrimp and sugar and stir for 1 minute. Add the garlic and shallot, stir 1 minute, and add the water, fish sauce and salt.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat and cook until the shrimp are done and the pan is almost dry, about 1 minute or so. Transfer to a plate, garnish with the cilantro and serve immediately.