Teochew Style Steamed Prawns (潮州蒸虾)

潮州蒸虾 (Teochew Style Steamed Prawns) is a classic dish in Chaoshan (Teochew) Cuisine, known for its fresh and delicate flavors. This dish is simple to prepare and allows the natural sweetness of the prawns to shine through.

Teochew Style Steamed Prawns (潮州蒸虾)

Ingredients

  • 12 large prawns, deveined and shells on
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, julienned
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Place the prawns in a heatproof dish.
  2. Spread the garlic, ginger, and green onions over the prawns.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and white pepper. Pour the mixture over the prawns.
  4. Pour the water around the edges of the dish.
  5. Steam the prawns over high heat for 8-10 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Protein
20g
Fat
8g
Carbohydrates
2g

Supplies

Heatproof dish Steamer

Tools

Knife Cutting board Small bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Teochew Style Steamed Prawns with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For the best results, use fresh, high-quality prawns for this dish.

Cost

$15