Steamed Garlic Shrimp - Reporters Post24

Steamed Garlic Shrimp is an easy and delicious shrimp dish that is extremely simple to make. Nothing tastes better than fresh shrimp cooked right off the steamer.

SERVING: 4 People | TIME: 30 min

INGREDIENTS:

10 large shrimp
1 oz. garlic, minced
1 oz. green bean vermicelli, soaked
1 oz. fresh red chili pepper and green onion, shredded into thin pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp rice wine
½ tsp sugar
½ tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1

Cut out shrimp whiskers and legs. Split shrimp in the middle starting from head working toward the tail; leave tail portion uncut.

Step 2

In a rectangular dish, put green bean thread noodles over the bottom of the dish. Place shrimp on top of bean threads, tail in the middle. Split head toward both sides(form a “W” shape ). Line up all 10 shrimp one by one.

Step 3

In a small skillet at medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and garlic; stir till garlic turn light brown.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp fresh garlic, fried garlic and oil, rice wine, water, salt, sugar, and cornstarch. Pour mixture evenly over shrimp. Bring water in a steamer to a boil, put the dish with shrimp in, cover and steam for 8-12 minutes.

Step 5

Garnish with red pepper and green onion. Pour evenly a tablespoon of hot oil over red pepper and green onion.

Step 6

Serve and enjoy!

Final Notes

Leave the shells on during steaming to give them a little insulation from the direct heat. This will let it cook a bit slower and result in more tender shrimp.