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With just a few simple steps, this lemongrass shrimp fry not only delivers in quality but also provides a rich source of calcium, making it irresistible.
Today, PasGo introduces a new taste from the South, the lemongrass shrimp fry. The shrimp carries a strong aroma of lemongrass, fish sauce, and a hint of spicy chili, perfect when paired with a hot bowl of rice.
Ingredients:
- 500g of rock shrimp
- Ingredients: spring onions, lemongrass, onions, minced garlic, dried shallots, chili peppers
- Cooking oil, salt, fish sauce, chili paste, seasoning powder, black pepper
How to make Lemongrass Chili Shrimp Fry:
Step 1:
- Prep the prawns by removing the whiskers, legs, and shell.
When buying prawns, choose ones that are still alive, with shiny, smooth shells; firm and translucent meat in the center. Those are the signs of good, juicy prawns.
- Use a knife to lightly score the back of the prawns to allow better absorption of seasoning and even cooking.
Step 2:
- Marinate the prawns with ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon seasoning powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Mix the prawns evenly with the seasoning and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes to absorb.
Step 3:
- Finely chop small shallots
- Slice lemongrass into thin diagonal slices
- Cut spring onions into approximately 2cm lengths
Step 4:
- Heat oil in a pan until hot. Then fry the shrimp briefly until slightly golden and cooked. Remove the shrimp and drain excess oil.
Avoid frying the shrimp for too long as they will become dry and tough.
- Place another clean pan on the stove, add a little cooking oil and sauté minced garlic and finely chopped dried shallots until fragrant.
- Add sliced lemongrass, chopped shallots, chili peppers, and shrimp to the pan. Stir quickly over high heat.
- Season with 3 teaspoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, ½ teaspoon of ground pepper, or add chili paste according to your preference for spiciness.
- Quickly stir all the ingredients in the pan, add spring onions, and turn off the heat.
So, the lemongrass chili shrimp fry is completed, quite fast, isn't it? Now, just the final step of plating and enjoying. You can arrange vegetables and lemongrass at the bottom and place the shrimp on top. A successful lemongrass chili shrimp fry is when the shrimp is cooked through, the meat is not dry, with the distinctive aroma of fish sauce and lemongrass, the seasoning is slightly salty and sweet. Hopefully, you have added a new delicious dish to your family's menu.
Lemongrass chili shrimp fry is not only simple but also deliciously aromatic. Shrimp is rich in nutrients, providing the body with essential vitamins and nutrients needed to replenish energy for human activities. Those suffering from anemia, fatigue, or difficulty breathing should incorporate shrimp into their diet to ensure an adequate supply of iron for the body. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the nutritional regimen in daily meals to ensure good health.
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