Explore 5 Irresistible Shrimp Dishes

Shrimp is a nutrient-rich seafood option, beneficial for health. Save these 5 nutritious and mouth-watering shrimp recipes for your family.

Discover 5 Tempting Shrimp Creations

1. Pan-Fried Shrimp with Pork

Ingredients: 

– 200g pork belly meat

– 200g fresh shrimp

– Purple onions, garlic, green onions

– Seasonings: fish sauce, sugar, food coloring, salt

Instructions: 

– Start by cleaning the shrimp, removing the dark vein on the back, and letting them drain. Then marinate the shrimp with a pinch of salt or your preferred seasoning for a rich flavor.

– While waiting for the shrimp to absorb the seasonings, clean the pork belly, let it drain, and then slice it thinly. Next, peel and finely chop the onions and garlic.

– Place the pan on the stove and evenly stir-fry the meat. Add a splash of fish sauce, soup powder, pepper, seasoning powder, and brown sugar. Cook until the meat is golden brown, then transfer to a plate. Next, add the chopped garlic into the hot pan, stir-fry until fragrant, then add the shrimp and stir until the shrimp turns golden. Season to taste.

– Finally, add the pork belly to the hot pan, stir-fry until the shrimp and meat absorb the seasonings evenly, then cook for a few minutes until the liquid evaporates. Sprinkle some finely chopped green onions, then turn off the heat. Serve the shrimp and pork belly stir-fry with hot rice for a delightful meal.

2. Peppered Shrimp

Ingredients: 

– 400g fresh rock shrimp

– Dried shallots, green onions, garlic

– Ground black pepper

– Seasonings: cooking oil, fish sauce, golden sugar, broth powder, salt

Instructions: 

– Clean the shrimp, peel, remove the head and the dark vein on the back, then rinse with water. Use a knife to slit along the back of the shrimp, marinate the shrimp with a tablespoon of seasoning powder for about 15 minutes.

– Rinse the green onions, cut them into sections with a knife. Peel the garlic and dried shallots, then finely chop them.

– Once the shrimp has absorbed the seasonings, heat a pan, add cooking oil, and sauté the green onions and garlic until fragrant. Next, add the shrimp, stir well, season with a bit of fish sauce and a tablespoon of sugar, stir quickly and evenly. After the sugar has dissolved into the shrimp, add pepper and green onions, stir well, and turn off the heat.

– Finally, plate the dish and sprinkle a bit of ground black pepper on top to complete the peppered mantis shrimp. The sweet, firm texture of the shrimp combined with the spicy flavor of the black pepper will tantalize your taste buds and enhance the enjoyment of the meal with rice.

3. Green Mango Shrimp Salad

Green mango shrimp salad is made from affordable ingredients yet boasts a delightful aroma. It especially complements the flavors of other dishes in a family meal.

Ingredients: 

– 1 green mango

– 200g fresh shrimp

– Roasted peanuts, peeled (200g)

– Fresh herbs (cilantro, basil, Vietnamese coriander)

– Seasonings: fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, chili, garlic

Instructions: 

– Clean the fresh herbs. Peel the mango, thinly slice it to preserve its fragrance. Then use a knife to cut along the mango's core and slice it into small, crisp strands for a crunchy texture.

– Wash the shrimp, peel, remove the head, slit along the back to remove the dark vein, and rinse with salt. Then, steam or boil the shrimp until cooked to maintain its sweetness and freshness.

– Next, prepare the salad dressing mixture: 3 tablespoons of fish sauce + 2 tablespoons of sugar + chopped purple onions, minced garlic, chili + adjust the seasoning to your taste.

– Finally, take a large bowl, add mango and peanuts, then pour the evenly mixed dressing over them. Add the fresh herbs and toss together, let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors. There you have it, a refreshing mango shrimp salad to cool you down on hot summer days.

4. Stir-Fried Shrimp with Vegetables

Ingredients:

– 250g fresh shrimp

– 1/2 onion, 1/2 broccoli, 1/2 red and yellow bell pepper

– White mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, green onions

– Seasonings: seasoning powder, oyster sauce, salt, black pepper

Instructions: 

– Clean the shrimp, peel, remove the head, slit along the back to remove the dark vein, and let it drain.

– Next, wash the assorted vegetables, slice them thinly for easy consumption. Cut the red bell pepper into halves, remove the seeds, and cut into pomegranate-like seeds.

– Heat a pan, add cooking oil, then add the shrimp, stir well. Sauté the shrimp until the meat is firm and any excess water has evaporated. Next, add the vegetable mixture and stir-fry for about 3 to 5 minutes. Finally, season the dish, turn off the heat, and plate it. Stir-fried shrimp with vegetables, featuring the natural crispiness of shrimp and fresh vegetables, is a perfect dish for summer, providing ample nutrition.

5. Crispy Butter-fried Shrimp 

Ingredients: 

– 500g shrimp

– 30g butter

– Garlic, shallots

– 1 packet crispy frying flour

– Juice of 1/2 lime

– Seasonings: Salt, pepper

Instructions: 

– Clean the shrimp thoroughly, removing the shells and heads.

– Finely chop purple onions and peel, wash, and crush garlic. Dice them finely.

– Roll each shrimp in crispy frying flour, ensuring a thin coating. Place the coated shrimp on a plate. Heat cooking oil in a pan, and fry the shrimp in batches until golden and fragrant. Use low heat. Once the shrimp are golden and aromatic, transfer them to a plate lined with absorbent paper to drain excess oil.

– Continue heating until the butter melts; then add finely chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant. Next, add the shrimp coated in flour to the pan, sprinkle with a bit of pepper and chili, and toss to ensure the shrimp absorb the spices evenly. The garlic butter fried shrimp pairs well with mixed lettuce, offering a rich, flavorful taste of shrimp, the aromatic essence of sautéed garlic, and the buttery richness of butter. Add a hint of spicy heat from chili for a delightful family meal.

Source: Mytour

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide