Steamed Shrimp

Steamed Shrimp

This simple yet flavorful **Boiled Shrimp with Dipping Sauces** recipe delivers tender, juicy shrimp with a punch of aromatic spices. Fresh shrimp are quickly cooked in a fragrant broth of ginger, scallion, and cooking wine, locking in their natural sweetness. The secret? A quick boil followed by an ice bath ensures perfectly plump, succulent shrimp every time. Elevate the dish with two irresistible dipping sauces—one with ginger, scallion, and hot oil for a savory kick, and another with garlic, coriander, chili, and soy sauce for a bold, spicy finish. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, this dish highlights the shrimp’s delicate flavor while offering customizable heat and zest. Quick, healthy, and bursting with umami, it’s a must-try for seafood lovers!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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shrimp
300g

The aromatics

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water
500ml
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ginger
20g (thinly sliced)
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scallion
30g (tied into knots)

The sauce & seasonings

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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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ginger paste
1 tbsp
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scallion fragments
2 tbsp
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light soy sauce
2 tbsp
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hot oil
2 tbsp
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garlic paste
1 tbsp
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coriander fragments
1 tbsp
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chili fragments
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Put appropriate amount of water, ginger, and scallion knots in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the cleaned shrimp to the pot, pour in cooking wine, cover the pot, and cook for 1 minute before removing.

2. Step 2

After cooling with cold water, place in a strainer to drain excess water, and serve.

3. Step 3

Dipping sauce: 1. Mix ginger paste, scallion fragments, light soy sauce, and hot oil. 2. Mix garlic paste, coriander fragments, chili fragments, light soy sauce, and hot oil.

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