Halabos na Hipon

This is the most basic way of cooking your shrimps with the shells still intact and the long whiskers are cut. Simply adding up a small amount of water with some salt and you're done in less than 20 minutes. However, you can add up a twist for this dish. Instead of water, we will use lemon soda as a substitute for some surprising flavor. So, are you ready for some kitchen experiment today? Just follow these simple steps in preparing your Halabos na Hipon. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 pounds shrimps, (washed, trendils are trimmed)
1/2 c lemon soda (sprite or 7 up will work)
5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
1 tsp oil
salt and pepper
onion leaves, chopped

Procedure:

1. Prepare your shrimps. Wash and drain it well.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, put the butter, when it melts add the oil, garlic and onion stirring frequently for 30 seconds. Do not burn the garlic.
3. Add the Shrimps continue stirring for 1 minute until it changes color. Then pour the Lemon soda.
4. Add some salt and pepper to taste. Continue stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid is reduced. Do not overcooked the shrimps as this will get tough when consumed. Shrimps are done when it turns pink.
5. Remove from heat, arrange it in a platter and garnish with some onion leaves.