Ingredients

  • 2 lbs shrimp (size 51-60 headless with peel-on and tail-on)
  • 1 teaspoon salt for cleaning
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chicken or mushroom stock powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon MSG (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 garlic cloves (mince)
  • 1 large shallot (mince)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 green onion (optional; slice into 1-inch segments)