Steamed Shrimp with Glass Noodles by CiCi Li

glass noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in calories and carbs, while rice noodles are often more affordable.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken breast provides lean protein, while tofu is a budget-friendly plant-based option.

Soak glass noodles in hot water for 5 minutes until softened.

Drain the glass noodles and wrap them into a round shape on a plate.

Butterfly the shrimp and slice a hole in the middle of each.

Place the shrimp on top of the glass noodles.

In a bowl, combine garlic, red chili, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper to make the sauce.

In a small pan over high heat, pour in avocado oil and heat until smoking hot.

Pour the hot oil over the sauce to make it more aromatic.

Scoop the sauce over the shrimp and glass noodles.

Transfer the shrimp and glass noodles into a steamer over high heat and steam for about 3 minutes until the shrimp turns pink.

Carefully remove from the steamer and sprinkle scallions over the top.

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