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Shrimp Steamed with Ginger
🇨🇳 Chinese

Shrimp Steamed with Ginger

🇨🇳 Chinese

Delicately steamed shrimp with aromatics poured over at the table — pure, clean chinese flavour. About 22 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 7 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger3 cloves, sliced
  • Spring Onions3, shredded
  • Soy Sauce2 tbsp
  • Shrimp400 g
  • Peanut Oil1 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set up a steamer over simmering water and line the tray with the ginger slices.

  2. 2

    Lay the shrimp in a single layer, scatter over the garlic, and season lightly.

  3. 3

    Steam until just cooked through — translucent and silky rather than dry.

  4. 4

    Transfer to a warm plate, pour over the soy sauce, and top with spring onions.

  5. 5

    Heat the Peanut Oil until it just smokes and pour it sizzling over everything at the table.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust the salt at the end; sauces concentrate as they reduce.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Steam prawn with ginger/steamed shrimp recipe · on YouTube