Steamed Shrimp
Steamed shrimp is a recipe with fresh ingredients from the shrimp category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!
Ingredients
- 6 kaffir lime leaves
- 500 g large shrimp tails (headless)
- 2 lemongrass stalks
- 30 g ginger
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1 handful Thai basil leaves (washed)
- lime juice
- Fleur de sel
Instructions
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1.
Line the steamer basket of a pot with kaffir lime leaves. Wash and pat dry the shrimp, then arrange them on top. Trim the lemongrass and cut it lengthwise in half.
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2.
Slice the ginger into rounds and add it with the lemongrass to the pot. Add about 5 cm of water and bring to a boil so that the shrimp can later absorb the aroma of the spices through steam.
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3.
Place the steamer basket in the pot, cover, and steam the shrimp over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest another 2 to 3 minutes so the shrimp do not dry out.
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4.
Peel, deseed, and finely chop the chili pepper; roughly chop the basil. Season the shrimp with lime juice and Fleur de sel, then sprinkle with chili and basil. Serve with carrot‑coriander purée or mayonnaise.
