Steamed Shrimp with Beer Tomato Sauce

Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on, then thread 4-5 shrimp onto each bamboo skewer. Blanch the tomatoes, peel, seed and finely chop them. Mince the shallots and garlic.

Food photography of Steamed Shrimp with Beer Tomato Sauce, styled as an authentic Vietnamese dish.

Prep | Cook Time:

35 min

Steamed Shrimp with Beer Tomato Sauce combines the clean sweetness of shrimp with a light tomato sauce brightened by beer for a dish that feels fresh and modern. VV FOODS helps round out the sauce so it tastes savory and balanced while still letting the shrimp stay delicate.

Use:

Chicken Pho Ga Base

Ingredients

1 kg shrimp
4 bamboo skewers
3 tomatoes
2 shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp chicken stock
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 can (330ml) beer
2 tbsp cold water
Salt and pepper to taste

Preperation

Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on, then thread 4-5 shrimp onto each bamboo skewer. Blanch the tomatoes, peel, seed and finely chop them. Mince the shallots and garlic.

Instructions

Thread the prepared shrimp onto the bamboo skewers, 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water, peel, remove seeds, and finely chop.
Heat the cooking oil in a pan, sauté the minced shallot and garlic until fragrant, then add the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
Pour the beer and cold water into a steamer pot, bring to a gentle boil, then place the shrimp skewers on a rack above the liquid, cover and steam for 15-20 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Arrange the steamed shrimp on a plate, drizzle with the tomato sauce, and serve immediately.