Tôm Hấp Gừng

Tôm Hấp Gừng is a traditional Vietnamese dish featuring succulent shrimp steamed with fragrant ginger, resulting in a light and aromatic seafood delight. This healthy dish is perfect for seafood lovers looking for a fresh and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (large, deveined) - 400 grams
• Fresh ginger (sliced thinly) - 50 grams
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Scallions (chopped) - 2 stalks
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cilantro (for garnish) - a handful

Steps

1. In a bowl, marinate the shrimp with lemon juice, fish sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper for about 10 minutes.
2. Prepare a steamer pot filled with water and bring it to a boil.
3. Place ginger slices at the bottom of the steamer basket to infuse flavor.
4. Arrange the marinated shrimp on top of the ginger in a single layer.
5. Cover the steamer and steam the shrimp for about 6-8 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 36 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 215 mg
• Total Fat: 3 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are good for heart health.

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