Steamed Shrimp
Servings
4Serving size
4 ounces shrimpThis recipe may be multiplied. Cooked shrimp may be refrigerated, tightly covered, 2-3 days.
Ingredients
| 2 cup Water |
| 16 Ounces Shrimp, raw |
| 3 quart Ice water |
Instructions
Add a steamer basket to the pot, ensuring there are 1-2 inches between bottom of basket and the water line.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the shrimp to the steamer basket and cover.
Steam shrimp for 4-6 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
Transfer shrimp to an ice water bath for 5-10 minutes to quickly cool shrimp down and avoid overcooking. Drain.
Serve with nouc cham, peanut sauce, or other sauce of your choice.
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
Use seasonings of your choice on shrimp before steaming to add more flavor, or try adding aromatics to the water at the bottom of the pot, such as lemon wedges, garlic, white wine, onions, etc. for another flavor building technique.