Steamed Shrimp with Vermicelli in Garlic Oil

Steamed Shrimp with Vermicelli in Garlic Oil

Overview

The key to this dish of Steamed Shrimp with Vermicelli in Garlic Oil is to use garlic oil for seasoning. Because the vermicelli itself has no flavor, the umami flavor of the shrimp must be brought out by seasoning. In this way, the aroma of garlic oil and the saltiness of oyster sauce fully demonstrate the fragrance and umami of this dish.

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Main and auxiliary ingredients: 100g green shrimp, 50g vermicelli, 1 head garlic.

    Steamed Shrimp with Vermicelli in Garlic Oil step 1
  2. Leave the tail on the green shrimp, remove the head, peel and devein the shrimp. Rinse well, add salt and cooking wine and marinate for 10 minutes to add flavor and remove fishy smell.

    Steamed Shrimp with Vermicelli in Garlic Oil step 2
  3. Soak the vermicelli in water for about 10 minutes until soft. Remove the soaked vermicelli and drain the water. Spare.

    Steamed Shrimp with Vermicelli in Garlic Oil step 3
  4. Heat oil in a pan and add two-thirds of the garlic. Stir-fry over low heat until slightly brown and turn off the heat. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.

    Steamed Shrimp with Vermicelli in Garlic Oil step 4
  5. After cooling, add the remaining one-third of the garlic, salt, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir it thoroughly and mix well.

    Steamed Shrimp with Vermicelli in Garlic Oil step 5
  6. Then pour the mixed sauce over the reserved vermicelli.

    Steamed Shrimp with Vermicelli in Garlic Oil step 6
  7. Mix it well. Place the marinated shrimp on top of the vermicelli.

    Steamed Shrimp with Vermicelli in Garlic Oil step 7
  8. Boil water in a pot and add it to the pot. Steam over high heat for 5 minutes.

    Steamed Shrimp with Vermicelli in Garlic Oil step 8
  9. Ready to serve.

    Steamed Shrimp with Vermicelli in Garlic Oil step 9