Shrimp Simmered in Garlic Onion Sauce - Tom Kho Tau

1 lb shrimp or large prawns

2 Tablespoons Shrimp Paste in Soya Bean Oil Sauce

2 shallots2 cloves garlic

2 green onions

Salt, pepper, fish sauce, sugar

1. Heat frying pan on high
2. Mince garlic and dice onion pieces about 2 inches long
3. Stir-fry garlic and onion rapidly for a few minutesPlace shrimps or prawns into pan and toss until golden
4. Add shrimp paste with soya bean oil in and stir (Paste can be found in most Asian supermarkets)
5. Season with fish sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar to your tasting
6. Simmer for about 5 minutes

*Can be served with your choice of veggies. I added stir-fry squash in mine.