How to make nutritious steamed shrimp using a microwave

How to cook Steamed Shrimp in the Microwave

• 1

  Arrange shrimp in the container

  Place the shrimp in the container.

  Tip:

  • Arrange the shrimp in a single layer with the tails facing inward.
  • The container must be microwave-safe to ensure safety when consuming the food.

  
• 2

  Marinating the shrimp

  Then, squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp, and add salt, pepper, or other spices to taste.

  You can add a little water to make it easier to steam the shrimp, but do not add too much as it might turn the shrimp into boiled shrimp instead of steamed shrimp.

  Next, use a pair of tongs to gently toss the shrimp so that they absorb the seasoning evenly, then arrange the shrimp as in step 1, with the tails facing inward.

  

  
• 3

  Grilling the shrimp

  Close the lid of the container or cover it with plastic wrap.

  Set the microwave to high temperature and cook until the shrimp turn pink and the meat becomes firm. The cooking time will depend on the power of each microwave and the size of the shrimp. When cooked, the shrimp will curl up like the shape of the letter C.

  Tip:

  • Small shrimp usually take about 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Medium shrimp take about 3 – 5 minutes.
  • Large shrimp take about 6 – 8 minutes.
  • Some very large shrimp may take about 8 – 10 minutes to steam thoroughly.

  

  
• 4

  Completion

  Take the shrimp out of the microwave and let it cool for about 1 – 2 minutes before pouring out the excess water in the container. Sprinkle a little pepper and salt to taste, and there you have a perfect and hot steamed shrimp dish.

  
• 5

  Final Product

  The shrimp after steaming will have a pink color, the flesh is tender and has a very distinctive sweet taste. You can serve it with fresh vegetables and rice to make the dish even tastier.