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Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Garlic shrimp is a traditional specialty from Guangdong Province, China, renowned for its appealing color, aroma, and taste.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Sea shrimp
  • Garlic sauce
  • Cooking oil
  • Light soy sauce

Measurements

Per serving:

  • 8 sea shrimp
  • 50 g garlic sauce
  • 20 ml cooking oil
  • 5 ml light soy sauce

Instructions

  • Use a knife to cut down the center of the shrimp's back, stopping 1 cm from the tail.
  • Spread the garlic sauce along the cut in the shrimp's back and place the shrimp on a plate.
  • Pour hot water into a steamer pot, place the plate inside, and steam on high heat for 3 minutes.
  • Heat the oil and pour it over the shrimp, then drizzle with light soy sauce.

Example Finished Dish Example Finished Dish

Additional Information

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