CiCi Li - Steamed Shrimp with Glass Noodles
Directions
- 1In a bowl, soak the glass noodles in hot water for 5 minutes until softened.
- 2Drain the noodles well.
- 3Wrap the softened noodles into small round nests and place them on a heatproof plate.
- 4Butterfly the shrimp by slicing along the back without cutting all the way through.
- 5Make a small slit in the middle of each shrimp and thread the tail through to create a curled presentation.
- 6Arrange each shrimp on top of a noodle nest.
- 7In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, minced finger pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a pinch of white pepper.
- 8Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a small pan over high heat until smoking hot.
- 9Carefully pour the hot oil over the garlic sauce mixture to release its aroma.
- 10Spoon the sauce generously over the shrimp and glass noodles.
- 11Place the plate into a steamer over high heat.
- 12Steam for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.
- 13Remove carefully from the steamer and sprinkle scallions on top.
- 14If desired, heat an additional tablespoon of avocado oil until smoking and pour it over the finished dish for extra aroma and gloss.
- 15Serve immediately and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces glass noodles
- 3 cups hot water, for soaking
- 0.5 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon scallions, thinly sliced
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red finger hot pepper, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 Pinch white pepper
- 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.
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