Ingredients:

  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Toss the peeled shrimp in a small bowl with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Let them sit for 5 minutes to season and tenderize.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, then stir in minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and diced tomato, cooking for 2 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water. Simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until bright pink and opaque.
  5. Remove from heat immediately and stir in fresh parsley before serving.