Steamed shrimp with coconut water is a simple dish but brings a very special flavor. The natural sweetness of shrimp blended with coconut water creates a light, easy-to-eat and not greasy dish.
According to suggestions from BBC Good Food, combining seafood with naturally sweet ingredients like coconut helps maintain freshness and highlights the original flavor of the food.
Choose fresh ingredients
Shrimp should be chosen fresh, with bright shells, firm bodies and no strange smells. You can use black tiger shrimp or white leg shrimp, both are suitable.
Fresh coconut water should be chosen to ensure a natural, light sweetness, without being harsh.
Proper preliminary processing
Wash shrimp, cut the tentacles, you can remove the back of the tail to make the dish cleaner and more beautiful. Do not marinate too much seasoning to preserve the natural sweetness of the shrimp.
You can add a little crushed lemongrass or ginger to enhance the aroma.
How to steam shrimp with coconut water
Put shrimp in a pot, pour enough coconut water. Add lemongrass or ginger, then boil and steam for about 5–7 minutes.
Do not steam for too long because the shrimp will become dry and lose its sweetness.
Secrets to making food more delicious
According to culinary experts published in Serious Eats, short processing time is an important factor in helping seafood maintain its softness and natural sweetness.
In addition, you can dip shrimp with salt, pepper, lemon or chili fish sauce to enhance the flavor.
Coconut water steamed shrimp is not only easy to make but also suitable for many meals, from family to entertaining guests. The light sweetness, light aroma and simple processing make this dish increasingly loved by many people.
