Shrimp is a food that is rich in nutrients for the body with countless unique and delicious variations, especially the braised dishes. Let’s join the kitchen with TasteVN to learn how to make the flavorful salty shrimp dish that everyone loves!
1. Salty Shrimp Stir-fry
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Salty Shrimp Stir-fry For 2 people
Shrimp 300 gr Chili 2 pieces Shallots 4 bulbs Garlic 4 cloves Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Chili sauce 1/2 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon Sugar/MSG a little
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How to prepare Salty Fried Shrimp
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Prepare the ingredients
Shrimp purchased should be soaked in dilute salt water for 2 – 3 minutes, then taken out and drained. After that, peel the shell, remove the head, and take out the black vein on the back, then place the shrimp in a bowl.
Divide 2 chili peppers; chop one finely and slice the other into rounds. Peel the shallots and garlic, then chop them finely.
Quick way to remove shrimp veins:- Method 1: To quickly remove the shrimp vein, make a cut on the back of the shrimp, then use the pointed end of a toothpick to scoop out the vein.
- Method 2: Alternatively, you can bend the shrimp head and gently squeeze from the shrimp tail to expose the black vein, then hold the vein and gently pull it out.
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Marinate the shrimp
Marinate the shrimp with 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of chopped chili, 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced shallots, mix well and let it sit for 15 minutes for the shrimp to absorb the seasoning.
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Make the sauce
Make the salty sauce with 1.5 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon of chili sauce. Stir well to dissolve the seasonings.
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Stir-fry the shrimp
Place a frying pan on the stove and add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, gradually heat the oil and sugar until it starts to change color. Reduce to low heat and stir constantly to prevent the sugar from burning.
When the sugar turns brown, add the shrimp and stir well. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the shrimp is slightly cooked and starts to change color, then add the sauce.
Next, reduce the heat again and stir-fry the shrimp for about 20 minutes to allow the seasonings to penetrate the shrimp and the sauce to thicken. Remember to flip the shrimp frequently for even seasoning.
After finishing stir-frying the shrimp, add sliced chili on top, stir well, then turn off the heat.
How to Prepare Sweet and Salty Shrimp
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Prepare the Ingredients
Fresh shrimp should be rinsed with salt to reduce the odor and then washed with cold water 2 – 3 times. Use scissors to cut the antennae and tails of the shrimp, remove the dirty black part at the head of the shrimp, and pull out the shrimp thread along the back. Then rinse briefly with water and place in a basket to drain.
Green onions should have their root ends cut off, the wilted layers peeled away, washed thoroughly with water, and diced. Shallots should be peeled, rinsed with water, and then sliced thinly.
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Marinate the Shrimp
Marinate the shrimp with a mixture of spices including: 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and sliced green chili. Let the mixture sit for about 10 – 15 minutes for the shrimp to absorb the spices.
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Sautéed shrimp
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat over medium heat, when the oil is hot, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and wait until the sugar dissolves and turns a brown color, then add the sliced shallots and sauté until fragrant for about 1 minute.
Next, add the marinated shrimp, stir well, and sauté for about 5 minutes over low medium heat, stirring constantly until the shrimp absorbs the seasoning, the shrimp meat becomes firmer, and the shrimp turns a striking orange color.
Then, adjust the seasoning to taste, turn off the heat, sprinkle a little ground pepper and chopped green onions on top, and stir well.
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Finished product
The sweet and salty shrimp has a striking orange color, complemented by the green of the chopped green onions, making it extremely appetizing. The dish has a distinctive aroma from fish sauce mixed with the thickness of sugar, the shrimp absorbs the rich flavor, is sweet in meat, but does not become dry. Especially delicious when eaten with hot rice and spicy chili sauce.
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3. Salted shrimp
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Salted Shrimp Serves 2 people
Shrimp 200 gr Spring onions 3 stalks Garlic 1 clove Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Chili sauce 1/2 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (Sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
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How to cook Salted Shrimp
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Prepare and marinate shrimp
Buy shrimp, peel them, remove the veins, wash them clean and let them drain.
Next, put the shrimp into a bowl, marinate with 1.5 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper (you can add a little coloring) into the shrimp.
Mix the above mixture well and let it marinate for about 10 – 15 minutes.
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Making salty shrimp
You place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
When the garlic is golden and fragrant, add the marinated shrimp, and quickly stir-fry over medium heat until the shrimp are firm.
Next, add 3 tablespoons of water and 1/2 tablespoon of chili sauce to make the dish thicker and tastier, and simmer over low to medium heat.
When you see the shrimp thickening in the sauce, add the chopped green onions, and season with a little more pepper to finish.
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Final product
The salty shrimp when completed has an attractive color and appealing aroma. The shrimp meat is firm, tender, and sweet, well-marinated, combined with the fragrance of pepper, making it a dish that will definitely go well with rice!
How to choose fresh, firm shrimp
- To buy fresh, firm shrimp, you should choose those with a transparent shell, uniform color, a sea smell, and the tails that are tightly folded together.
- Quality shrimp have legs and heads tightly attached to the body, flexible joints, slightly curved bodies, and taut flesh.
- Avoid buying shrimp that have a fishy smell, unevenly colored shells, are slimy, have bodies bent into a circle, tails fanned out, and heads and bodies detached, as these are shrimp that have been injected with chemicals and are no longer fresh.
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