How to cook Salted Egg Shrimp

Are you looking for a new twist to serve your favorite shrimp dish? The Salted Egg Shrimp Recipe is not your typical seafood delicacy. The salted egg creates a creamy texture, making the shrimps more savory and rich in tangy flavors. It’s an explosion of tasty and sweet gastronomic treats that will impress even the most meticulous taster.

Salted egg is nothing new in Filipino cuisine, but it’s currently trending in the Asian culinary industry. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the favorite stars of the kitchen for its flavorful tang that is unique and addictive. Not to mention, seafood is the go-to viand for most occasions in and out of the Philippines.

So, how do you use salted egg in your preferred shrimp dish?

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The prep time for salted egg shrimp is quick and easy. All you need are salted eggs, shrimps, cornstarch, oil, butter, garlic, milk, and chili if you want it spicy. It’s important to choose fresh shrimps or prawns to achieve more zesty flavor. It would be best if you also kept the Shrimp head so that you will not lose the savor of the shrimps.

So, are you ready to cook your Salted Egg Shrimp?

Ingredients and Cooking Procedure of Salted Egg Shrimp:

Salted Egg Shrimp Recipe

Ed Joven

Salted Egg Shrimp Recipe is so quick and easy to make, but it is finger-licking delicious! The salted egg yolks have turned this shrimp dish into a creamy, rich, decadent treat that is sure to impress!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Course Seafood

Cuisine Filipino

Servings people

Calories 380 kcal

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Ingredients

3 pcs Salted Eggs
300 grams Shrimp
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp oil
3 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 chili, sliced
1/4 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
scallions and chili for garnish

Instructions

~ How to Prepare ~

Separate salted egg yolks & discard egg whites
Mash well and set aside
Clean shrimp, devein and remove shells.
Mix shrimp with corn starch and egg white (optional)

~ Let's Cook ~

Heat the oil over medium heat
Fry shrimps (large prawns are good for this recipe)
Drain oil on paper towel and set aside
Heat oil and melt butter in a pan over low heat
Saute garlic
Add chili and salted egg yolk
Add milk gradually and stir well until smooth
Add butter
Add shrimps in the sauce and mix
Make sure to coat all the shrimps
Garnish with scallions and chillies
Perfect ulam! Serve it with steamed rice!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 29gCholesterol: 350mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 200mg

Keyword Seafood Recipe, Shrimp Recipes

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Whether you’re planning a simple dinner for the family or a menu for your kid’s graduation party, this Salted Egg Shrimp Recipe is a must-try.

Imagine the fresh twist of salted egg in your typical shrimp dish. Your guests will surely love the unique flavor of your seafood viand, especially when you make it a little spicier. The flavors will explode in your taste buds like fireworks.