Nilasing Na Hipon (Shrimp Smothered in Beer) Recipe

Name: Nilasing Na Hipon (Shrimp Smothered in Beer)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic bulbs; 4 onion, chopped; 1/3 ginger chopped; 1 kilogram shrimps; 2 tbsp butter; 1 1/2 cup cajun seasoning (extra paprika for extra spice); 3 1/2 cup tomato paste; 4 tbsp honey (the darker the better); 2 salt; 3 cup beer; 5 pinch ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cup basil leaves. chopped ( you can buy dried versions of this ); 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

Servings: persons

2 garlic bulbs
4 onion, chopped
1/3 ginger chopped
1 kilogram shrimps
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cup cajun seasoning (extra paprika for extra spice)
3 1/2 cup tomato paste
4 tbsp honey (the darker the better)
2 salt
3 cup beer
5 pinch ground black pepper
1 1/2 cup basil leaves. chopped ( you can buy dried versions of this )
2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

1
Marinate the shrimps with the cajun seasoning.
2
And set aside for 1-3 hours or more.
3
(Make sure to get the legs and the head out before marinating the shrimps)
4
For the sauce, blend the garlic, onion and ginger into a paste.
5
Saute the garlic, onion and ginger paste until golden brown (around 5 mins)
6
Add the tomato paste and cook for atleast 5-10 mins.
7
Add pepper and salt gradually to each step of cooking the sauce
8
Add the beer and cook leave it for atleast 5 mins.
9
Add the honey and the basil leaves and mix gradually.
10
Mix the cornstarch with some water and mix it to the sauce.
11
And leave it cooking on very low heat.
12
For the shrimps, fry the shrimps with butter for 3- 5 mins
13
Put the shrimps in a serving plate and pour the sauce over the shrimps.
14
Serve

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic bulbs, 4 onion, chopped, 1/3 ginger chopped, 1 kilogram shrimps, and more.

Yes, Nilasing Na Hipon (Shrimp Smothered in Beer) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nilasing Na Hipon (Shrimp Smothered in Beer)

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