MenuCulture Menu, Recent Posts
Canto white boiled shrimp
Canto white boiled shrimp
Canto white boiled shrimp is a dish that typically refers to Cantonese-style white boiled shrimp. In this dish, fresh shrimp are quickly boiled until they turn opaque and then served with a light seasoning or sauce. It’s a simple yet delicious way to enjoy the natural flavors of the shrimp.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 inch piece ginger sliced
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 2 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
- Soy sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the salt, sugar, ginger, garlic, and green onions to the pot.
- Carefully add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn opaque and curl up.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the pot and transfer them to a serving plate.
- Serve the white boiled shrimp hot with soy sauce for dipping, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal (5%)Carbohydrates: 5g (2%)Protein: 16g (32%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mg (48%)Sodium: 2.399mgPotassium: 158mg (5%)Fiber: 0.2g (1%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 264IU (5%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 77mg (8%)Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
Discover more from MenuCulture
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.