3 Simple and Quick Ways to Prepare Delicious Steamed Shrimp

Prepare the shrimp

After buying the shrimp, pour them into a bowl, trim the antennae for neatness. Rinse briefly under clean running water, then remove the thread from the back of the shrimp.

Prepare other ingredients

You peel the shallots and chop them finely, while the lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers should be washed and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare fresh coconut

You take the coconut, remove the green outer shell, and trim it so that the top of the coconut is rounded for placing the shrimp on top when finished.

You can also buy pre-peeled coconuts and just need to trim the top of the coconut.

Make steamed shrimp with coconut

Add coconut water to a pot and bring it to a boil for about 3 – 4 minutes, then add the finely chopped shallots to the pot. After that, season with a little salt and seasoning powder to suit your family’s taste.

Boil for about 2 minutes until the seasoning is dissolved, then add the shrimp and continue to cook until the shrimp turns red, then turn off the heat.

Presentation of the dish

Place the shrimp in a small bowl to drain for about 2 minutes, then arrange the shrimp around the mouth of the coconut. Then pour the steaming water from the pot into the coconut to finish.

Arrange the lettuce on a large plate, add sliced cucumber on top, and place a tomato flower beside it. Then place the “shrimp coconut” in the center to complete the dish.

You can enjoy it with lime salt or your favorite dipping sauces.

Final product

The dish will have the characteristic aroma of shrimp and the gentle sweetness of coconut water. The eye-catching color of the shrimp along with the fresh vegetables will make it not only delicious but also visually appealing.

Prepare the Ingredients

Wash fresh shrimp thoroughly and trim the antennae for neatness, then use scissors to remove the shell along the back. Then place in a basket to drain the shrimp.

Cut the chili into small pieces about 1.5 cm long. Remove the outer layer of lemongrass and slice it. Peel the ginger and cut it into thin slices. Wash the lime leaves and cut them into small pieces across the leaves.

Marinate the shrimp with a little seasoning, salt, and pepper, then gently shake the shrimp 2 – 3 times and let it sit for about 5 – 6 minutes to absorb the seasoning.

Steamed shrimp with lemongrass

You place a steamer basket in a pot and arrange the shrimp on top, adding lemongrass, lime leaves, ginger, and sliced chili on the surface. Then boil for about 10 minutes until the shrimp is cooked, then turn off the heat.

Presentation of the dish

Place the shrimp on a plate, you can garnish with a few slices of chili and lemongrass. This dish is great to eat with lime salt or chili lime salt.

Final product

The dish will have a beautiful red color of the shrimp and the characteristic aroma of lemongrass and lime leaves. The flavor of the steamed shrimp combined with flavorful dipping sauces will make it more appealing than ever.

Prepare the ingredients

You wash the shrimp thoroughly and trim the antennae for neatness, remove the string on the back of the shrimp, then place them in a basket to drain.

Remove the outer skin of the lemongrass, then wash it clean. Lightly crush the lemongrass and then cut it into pieces about 3 cm long.

Proceed to steam the shrimp

You place half of the lemongrass cut into pieces as a layer at the bottom of the pot, then pour half a can of beer into the pot to steam the shrimp. The remaining half of the lemongrass is mixed evenly with the shrimp.

Then, place a steaming rack into the pot and pour the shrimp onto the rack to steam.

Finally, you arrange the shrimp on a plate and decorate according to your preference. You can use the beer used for steaming shrimp without needing to discard it.