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Chinese Boiled Shrimp with Ginger Scallion Dipping Sauce

Chinese Boiled Shrimp with a Ginger Scallion Dipping Sauce, will get you in and out of the kitchen quickly! Use this Chinese boiled shrimp recipe and serve the ginger scallion dipping sauce right alongside your usual red cocktail sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 167 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

For the sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon scallion (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
To cook the shrimp:
  • 1 pound Shrimp (450g)
  • 3 lices ginger
  • 2 scallions (whole)
  • 1½ tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the dipping sauce first. Mix the minced ginger and minced scallion in a small heat-proof bowl. Heat up 1 tablespoon of oil until it just starts to smoke, and pour it over the ginger and scallion to flash fry the mixture. Now, add the light soy sauce, water, sugar and black vinegar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. That’s the sauce!
  2. Next, trim, de-vein, and clean the shrimp as shown in the step-by-step photos. Rinse, drain and set aside.
  3. In a medium pot, add 5 cups of water, 3 slices of ginger, the 2 whole scallions, 1½ tablespoons salt, and 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine. Bring the mixture to a boil. Add the shrimp and stir slowly. The shrimp will cook very fast, and they’re done once they’ve turned completely pink. It should only take a minute. Scoop the shrimp out of the pot immediately to avoid overcooking. Plate and serve with the dipping sauce!
  4. By the way, these shrimp are delicious fresh, at room temperature, and chilled, so this is perfect to make in advance for a party or dinner.

Nutrition Information

Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Potassium 126mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 169mg (17%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

% Daily Value*

Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 286mg 95%
Potassium 126mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 169mg 17%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.