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Shrimp with Butter and Taba ng Talangka – Bisita Kusina Episode 2

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Shrimp with Butter and Taba ng Talangka – Bisita Kusina Episode 2

Butter, garlic, calamansi, and rich taba ng talangka coat shrimp in a fast, deeply savory Filipino seafood dish.

25 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Shrimp with Butter and Taba ng Talangka – Bisita Kusina Episode 2

  • 1 pound shrimp, cleaned
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup taba ng talangka
  • 2 calamansi
  • 1 head garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper or cracked peppercorn
  • Salt, to taste

How to cook Shrimp with Butter and Taba ng Talangka – Bisita Kusina Episode 2

  1. 1.Melt the butter or margarine in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2.Add the cleaned shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shells turn orange and the shrimp are nearly cooked through.
  3. 3.Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  4. 4.Season with salt and ground black pepper or cracked peppercorn, then add the taba ng talangka and stir to coat the shrimp.
  5. 5.Cook for 2 minutes, then squeeze in the calamansi and pour in the vinegar.
  6. 6.Stir and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until the sauce is hot and slightly blended into the butter, then transfer to a serving plate.
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