Me: Wow… this little shark-mouth KittyHawk shot down 6 aircrafts!

8-year-old: Look at it, mom. The other pilots must be distracted.

Me: !!!

Easy caramelized salmon

(Adapted from Mon An Ngon)

3 lbs salmon fillets (skinless)
4 shallots (peeled, chopped)
5 garlic cloves (peeled, chopped)
6 tbs fish sauce
2 tbs sugar
1 tbs Sriracha
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tbs canola oil + 2 tbs sugar (for the caramel sauce)
Chopped scallions (optional)

1. Divide the chopped shallots and garlic into 2 parts.
2. In a small bowl, mix 1 part of shallots and garlic + fish sauce + sugar + Sriracha + ground pepper. Set aside
3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbs canola oil + 1 tbs sugar under medium heat to make caramel sauce.
4. When the sugar turns dark yellow, quickly add the remaining shallots and garlic. Stir quickly.
5. When the shallot and garlic mixture become fragrant, add salmon fillets.
6. Add the sauce in Step (2) to the skillet.
7. Add about 1 cup of water.
8. Simmer the fillet until the sauce is reduced to 1/4.
9. Sprinkle with chopped scallions if using.
10. Serve hot.