Almost everyone loves steamed shrimp, also called prawns. Here is a simple recipe that will have everyone clamoring for more.
Prepare time: 20 mins
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ready in: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- Large shrimp — 12
- Mushrooms — 2 (chopped)
- Carrots — 1/4 cup (chopped)
- Spring onions — 1/4 cup (chopped)
Egg mixture
- Eggs — 2
- Milk — 1 tbsp
- Salt — 1/4 tsp
- Sesame oil — 3 tsp
- Pepper — a pinch
Special equipment for steamed shrimp
- Steamer pan (optional, see image)
Directions
1Keep the head and tail of the shrimp. Peel off the body shell and cut off the legs.
2
Cut deep into the back of the shrimp. Place the shrimp with their backs facing up on the plate.
3
Sprinkle chopped mushrooms, spring onions, and carrots over the body of the shrimp.
4Pour the egg mixture over the shrimp.
5
When water is boiling, steam for about 10 minutes, then serve.
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Jenny LowJenny is from Malaysia but lives in beautiful Melbourne Australia. When she isn't cooking up a storm in the kitchen, she enjoys spending the time to nurture her garden.