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salted egg shrimp on a white serving plate
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Salted Eggs Shrimp

Try this new popular food flavor trend! Salted Egg Shrimp is creamy, spicy, and finger-licking delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 382kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 Thai chili peppers, stemmed and minced
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 6 salted egg yolks, mashed
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Trim tendrils of shrimp and rinse under cold water. In a colander, drain very well.
  • In a wide pan over medium heat, heat butter and oil.
  • When butter begins to melt, Add shallots, garlic, and chili peppers. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 minute or until softened.
  • Reduce heat, add evaporated milk, and bring to a simmer.
  • Add salted egg yolks and continue to cook, mashing yolks with back of spoon, for about 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
  • Add sugar and season with salt to taste.
  • Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until color changes to pink and the sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat and serve hot.

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Notes

  • Although you can use peeled shrimp, head-on delivers maximum flavor. To easily devein the shrimp without peeling the shell, insert a toothpick at the base of the shrimp and gently pull the black intestinal tract.
  • Drain the shrimp well so the excess liquid does not water down the dish.
  • Once the milk is added, cook at medium heat and do not allow to boil lest the sauce curdles or separates.
  • Don't have evaporated milk on hand? Heavy or all-purpose cream works, too!
  • If you want to temper the heat, use fewer chili peppers or scrape off the seeds before chopping.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 612mg | Sodium: 1014mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 374mg | Iron: 3mg