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Ginataang Seafood

Ginataang Seafood is a simple but amazingly tasty way to cook seafoods! Crabs, shrimps, and mussels with vegetables simmered in coconut milk with a bit of spiciness.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: ginataang seafood, ginataang seafood recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories:
Author: Mia

Ingredients

  • 500 grams small crabs boiled
  • 300 grams shrimps unshelled with head, whiskers removed
  • 300 grams mussels boiled - half shelled
  • 3 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 tbsp shrimp paste
  • 1 medium tomato sliced
  • 2 pcs bird's eye chili
  • 300 grams squash cubed
  • 200 grams string beans
  • 1 ½ cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over low-medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent then add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • Add tomatoes and chilis and cook until tomatoes are wilted. Add shrimp paste and stir to incorporate.
  • Add string beans, water, and coconut milk. Simmer for a few minutes until beans are soft.
  • Tip in the squash and continue cooking until squash are tender. Add shrimps then mix and cook until shrimps turn pinkish-orange in color. Add boiled crabs and mussels and mix to distribute evenly.
    500 grams small crabs, 300 grams shrimps
  • Taste and adjust seasoning according to taste. Serve and enjoy. Bon appetit!

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