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    Home » Asian foods » Steam Shrimp with Garlic

    Steam Shrimp with Garlic

    Published: Jul 17, 2020 Modified: Jul 17, 2020 by Tracy O.This post may contain affiliate links

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    Steamed garlic shrimp with vermicelli noodles is a classic Cantonese restaurant style dish. Wanna learn how to make this simple and tasty steam shrimp or prawn with garlic recipe, so you can make them at home? This Chinese steamed garlic shrimp recipe takes around 20 minutes! 

    Love authentic food? Check out these Chinese sticky rice dumplings, gai lan and tomatoes eggs recipes. 

    steamed garlic shrimp with vermicelli noodles on a white plate

    What is steam shrimp with garlic? 

    Steam shrimp with garlic is a classic Cantonese dish. Also, this dish is restaurant style and delicious! Most authentic Chinese restaurants serve this dish for meals or at a banquet. Besides, my mother likes to make it during special events, for example gatherings and Chinese New Year. 

    Most of the time people like to add vermicelli noodles or glass noodles and steam with garlic shrimp because the noodles taste amazing when it absorbs the sauce from shrimp or prawn and garlic. Adding vermicelli noodles or glass noodles is not only great for shrimp or prawn, but also good for other types of seafood. 

    What are the ingredients for Chinese steamed shrimp recipe? 

    The main ingredients are: shrimp or prawns, garlic and vermicelli noodles. 

    Chinese steamed shrimp ingredients

    Cooking tips for how to make steamed garlic shrimp with vermicelli noodles: 

    • Soak vermicelli noodles for 15-30 minutes.
    • Use a scissor to cut the shrimp or prawn on the back. Then, use a toothpick to remove the gut. After, use a knife to cut deeper, so it can stand up when put on the plate. 
    • Stir fry minced garlic until golden brown. 
    • Put ¾ cup hot water into vermicelli noodles when it is about to steam them. 
    • Wait for water to boil and steam for 5 minutes. 

    FAQs: 

    How long do you steam shrimp or prawn? 

    For large shrimp or prawns, the average is 5-6 minutes. In this steamed garlic shrimp with vermicelli noodles recipe, I did it for 5 minutes. 

    How do you prepare vermicelli noodles? 

    Different people prepare vermicelli noodles differently. Some like to boil the noodles after soaking. 

    However, I soak the vermicelli for 15-30 minutes. Next, lay them on a plate. Pour ¾ cup hot water into the noodles. After that, put the shrimp or prawn on the noodles and garlic. Then, steam them for 5 minutes. 

    Why do you stir fry garlic? 

    Most people do not stir fry garlic and steam them directly. But, I find either the garlic needs to be minced very fine or steam them a little longer in order to eat them without a spicy taste. Also, stir fried garlic has a great flavor and fragrance. Therefore, I stir fry garlic in this steamed garlic shrimp with vermicelli noodles recipe. 

    Instructions for how to make restaurant style steam shrimp with garlic: 

    soak vermicelli noodles in a sliver bowl

    1. First, soak 2 pieces of vermicelli noodles for 15 - 30 minutes. 

    minced garlic on chopping board

    2. Minced 10 cloves of garlic. 

    cut green onion on chopping board

    3. Cut a stick of green onion. 

    use scissor cut shrimp at the back

    4. Use a scissor to cut the shrimp on the back.

    use toothpick to remove the gut on the shrimp

    5. Then, use a toothpick to remove the gut. 

    use knife to cut shrimp on the back

    6. After that, use a knife to cut the back. Repeat steps 4 to 6 for 14 pieces of shrimp or prawns.

    stir fry garlic in a pan

    7. Pour 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a pan. Then, add minced garlic. Stir fry them until it's golden brown  and add ¼ teaspoon of salt. Mix it well. 

    fried garlic in glass container

    8. Put the fried garlic in a container and set them aside. 

    soaked vermicelli noodles on a white plate

    9. Next, lay the soaked vermicelli noodles or glass noodles on the plate and pour ¾ cup of hot water into the noodles. 

    shrimp and vermicelli noodles on a white round plate

    10. The following, lay 14 pieces of cleaned shrimp or prawns on the vermicelli noodles. 

    fried garlic put on raw shrimp and vermicelli noodles

    11. After, put the fried garlic on the shrimp and steam them 5 minutes after water boils. 

    steamed garlic shrimp with vermicelli noodles on a plate in a pot

    12. When the shrimp or prawns are done, add chopped green onion and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce over it. 

    steamed garlic shrimp with vermicelli noodles with green onion

    Enjoy this simple and delicious homemade restaurant style steam shrimp with garlic recipe! Also, check out these authentic tofu pudding, how to prepare bamboo shoots and stir fry water spinach recipes. 

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    Steam Shrimp with Garlic

    Steamed garlic shrimp with vermicelli noodles is a classic Cantonese restaurant style dish. Learn how to make this simple and tasty steam shrimp or prawn with garlic recipe, so you don’t need to order them at the restaurant. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 143kcal
    Author: Tracy O.

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    Ingredients

    • 14 pieces Shrimp or Prawn
    • 10 cloves Garlic
    • 2 pieces Vermicelli noodles (Glass noodles)
    • 1 stick Green onion
    • 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
    • ¾ cup Hot water
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    Instructions

    • Soak 2 pieces of vermicelli noodles for 15 - 30 minutes. 
    • Minced 10 cloves of garlic. 
    • Cut a stick of green onion.
    • Use a scissor to cut the shrimp on the back.
    • Then, use a toothpick to remove the gut. 
    • After that, use a knife to cut the back. Repeat steps 4 to 6 for 14 pieces of shrimp or prawns.
    • Pour 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a pan. Then, add minced garlic. Stir fry them until it's golden brown  and add ¼ teaspoon of salt. Mix it well. 
    • Put the fried garlic in a container and set them aside. 
    • Next, lay the soaked vermicelli noodles or glass noodles on the plate and pour ¾ cup of hot water into the noodles. 
    • The following, lay 14 pieces of cleaned shrimp or prawns on the vermicelli noodles. 
    • Put the fried garlic on the shrimp and steam them 5 minutes after water boils. 
    • When the shrimp or prawns are done, add chopped green onion and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce over it. 

    Notes

    Cooking tips for how to make steamed garlic shrimp with vermicelli noodles: 

    • Soak vermicelli noodles for 15-30 minutes.
    • Use a scissor to cut the shrimp or prawn on the back. Then, use a toothpick to remove the gut. After, use a knife to cut deeper, so it can stand up when put on the plate. 
    • Stir fry minced garlic until golden brown. 
    • Put ¾ cup hot water into vermicelli noodles when it is about to steam them. 
    • Wait for water to boil, steam for 5 minutes. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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