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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.
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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%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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