CiCi Li - Steamed Shrimp with Glass Noodles

30 mins
Serves 4
https://cicili.tv/steamed-shrimp-with-glass-noodles/

Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, soak the glass noodles in hot water for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. 2In a bowl, soak the glass noodles in hot water for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. 3In a bowl, soak the glass noodles in hot water for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. 4Drain the noodles well.
  5. 5Drain the noodles well.
  6. 6Drain the noodles well.
  7. 7Wrap the softened noodles into small round nests and place them on a heatproof plate.
  8. 8Wrap the softened noodles into small round nests and place them on a heatproof plate.
  9. 9Wrap the softened noodles into small round nests and place them on a heatproof plate.
  10. 10Butterfly the shrimp by slicing along the back without cutting all the way through.
  11. 11Butterfly the shrimp by slicing along the back without cutting all the way through.
  12. 12Butterfly the shrimp by slicing along the back without cutting all the way through.
  13. 13Make a small slit in the middle of each shrimp and thread the tail through to create a curled presentation.
  14. 14Make a small slit in the middle of each shrimp and thread the tail through to create a curled presentation.
  15. 15Make a small slit in the middle of each shrimp and thread the tail through to create a curled presentation.
  16. 16Arrange each shrimp on top of a noodle nest.
  17. 17Arrange each shrimp on top of a noodle nest.
  18. 18Arrange each shrimp on top of a noodle nest.
  19. 19In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, minced finger pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a pinch of white pepper.
  20. 20In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, minced finger pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a pinch of white pepper.
  21. 21In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, minced finger pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a pinch of white pepper.
  22. 22Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a small pan over high heat until smoking hot.
  23. 23Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a small pan over high heat until smoking hot.
  24. 24Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a small pan over high heat until smoking hot.
  25. 25Carefully pour the hot oil over the garlic sauce mixture to release its aroma.
  26. 26Carefully pour the hot oil over the garlic sauce mixture to release its aroma.
  27. 27Carefully pour the hot oil over the garlic sauce mixture to release its aroma.
  28. 28Spoon the sauce generously over the shrimp and glass noodles.
  29. 29Spoon the sauce generously over the shrimp and glass noodles.
  30. 30Spoon the sauce generously over the shrimp and glass noodles.
  31. 31Place the plate into a steamer over high heat.
  32. 32Place the plate into a steamer over high heat.
  33. 33Place the plate into a steamer over high heat.
  34. 34Steam for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.
  35. 35Steam for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.
  36. 36Steam for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.
  37. 37Remove carefully from the steamer and sprinkle scallions on top.
  38. 38Remove carefully from the steamer and sprinkle scallions on top.
  39. 39Remove carefully from the steamer and sprinkle scallions on top.
  40. 40If desired, heat an additional tablespoon of avocado oil until smoking and pour it over the finished dish for extra aroma and gloss.
  41. 41If desired, heat an additional tablespoon of avocado oil until smoking and pour it over the finished dish for extra aroma and gloss.
  42. 42If desired, heat an additional tablespoon of avocado oil until smoking and pour it over the finished dish for extra aroma and gloss.
  43. 43Serve immediately and enjoy!
  44. 44Serve immediately and enjoy!
  45. 45Serve immediately and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces glass noodles
  • 6 ounces glass noodles
  • 6 ounces glass noodles
  • 3 cups hot water, for soaking
  • 3 cups hot water, for soaking
  • 3 cups hot water, for soaking
  • 0.5 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon scallions, thinly sliced
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium red finger hot pepper, minced
  • 1 medium red finger hot pepper, minced
  • 1 medium red finger hot pepper, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 Pinch white pepper
  • 1 Pinch white pepper
  • 1 Pinch white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or other high-smoking point oil
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or other high-smoking point oil
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or other high-smoking point oil

Equipment

bowlheatproof platesmall pansteamer

Tips

  • Threading the shrimp tail through a slit helps create an elegant presentation and even steaming.
  • Glass noodles absorb all the delicious sauce, making every bite flavorful.
  • The hot oil pour enhances aroma and gives the dish a glossy finish—but you can skip it for a lighter version.
  • Use high-smoke-point oil like avocado oil or grapeseed oil for the hot oil pour without burning.