Cultural background
Steamed shrimp is mainly enjoyed on special occasions or family gatherings, emphasizing the freshness of seafood.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Clean and prepare the shrimp.
- 2Mix soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and green onion to make the seasoning sauce.
- 3Place the shrimp in a steamer and sprinkle the seasoning sauce over them.
- 4Cover and steam until the shrimp are cooked.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Not suitable for vegetarians as it contains shrimp.
How to order
새우찜 주세요
Sae-u-jjim ju-se-yo
Please give me steamed shrimp