Caramelized Shrimp & Pork Toast
Crispy baguette topped with caramelized shrimp and pork in a sweet-savory glaze—the Vietnamese street-food classic, weeknight-fast. One skillet, 25 minutes, pure umami.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add shrimp, fish sauce, and sugar. Stir and cook until shrimp are opaque and sauce caramelizes, 4–5 minutes.
Step 4
Toast baguette cut-side down in the same skillet for 2 minutes until edges turn golden.
Step 5
Spoon shrimp-pork mixture onto toasted baguette. Top with scallions and cilantro.
Step 6
Slice and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- spoon or spatula
- cutting board
- knife
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