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Steamed Shrimp in the House of Asia Bamboo Steamer

Steamed shrimp in a bamboo steamer

15 min.

2 servings

mild

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Perfectly cooked shrimp? Learn how to prepare them in a steamer. Steaming makes them easier to digest and lower in calories than fried shrimp. Served with a sauce based on soy sauce, ginger, and garlic paste, they're the perfect snack for gatherings with friends.

Shrimp Thailand up to 15 minutes

Ingredients

½ teaspoon garlic paste or 2 cloves of chopped garlic
½ teaspoon ginger paste or 2 cm chopped ginger
1 spoon light soy sauce
12 peeled and cleaned shrimps (16×20)
2 tablespoons of oil
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chili pepper
2 tablespoons of broth
A few drops of sesame oil
Fresh coriander

A method of preparing

Place the shrimp on a large plate in a steamer and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wok or small saucepan, add the garlic paste, ginger paste, green onion, and chili pepper, and sauté for 30 seconds. Then add the remaining ingredients and simmer for about a minute.
Place the shrimp on a plate and pour the sauce over them, sprinkle with cilantro and drizzle with sesame oil.