Creamy Ginataang Hipon
Ginataang Hipon is a classic Filipino dish where succulent shrimp are simmered in rich, creamy coconut milk, infused with aromatic spices and vegetables. This easy-to-make yet incredibly satisfying dish highlights the natural sweetness of fresh shrimp, enhanced by the lusciousness of gata (coconut milk).
Why You’ll Love This Dish
✅ Rich & Creamy – The coconut milk adds a velvety texture and a mildly sweet, nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with shrimp.
✅ Quick & Easy – Ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
✅ Healthy & Nutritious – Coconut milk provides healthy fats, while shrimp is packed with protein and essential nutrients.
✅ Versatile – You can add vegetables like sitaw (long beans), kalabasa (squash), or leafy greens for extra texture and nutrition.
Key Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp (hipon) – Preferably with heads on for richer flavor
- Coconut milk (gata) – Use fresh or canned for best results
- Garlic, onions, ginger – For a fragrant base
- Chili peppers (siling haba or labuyo) – Adds a subtle heat (optional)
- Fish sauce (patis) or salt – For seasoning
Cooking Tip
For an extra flavorful broth, lightly crush the shrimp heads before cooking to release their natural juices into the coconut milk.
Serving Suggestion
Best enjoyed with steamed white rice to soak up the creamy sauce. A splash of calamansi or lemon juice adds a refreshing tang!
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Ginataang Hipon Recipe (Shrimp in Coconut Milk) – A Creamy, Flavorful Filipino Delight
Description
Ginataang Hipon Recipe (Shrimp in Coconut Milk): a coconut-milk-based Filipino-style shrimp dish cooked in gata. Coconut milk is an excellent addition to many Filipino ginataan meals since it is healthy, nutritious, and flavorful. This dish is quite simple to prepare. Just sauté the spices, then add the gata and bring to a boil until a little oil appears. Next, add the shrimp or hipon, simmer for another minute, and serve warm. It is ideally served with a serving of steaming rice. Share and enjoy the meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation:
Clean the shrimp, then remove the antennae. Keep the head and shell intact.
Peel and mince the spices needed for the recipe.
Cooking:
In a pan, heat cooking oil over a medium-low flame. Saute the ginger, onion, and garlic.
Pour in coconut milk and add fish sauce and ground black pepper.
Allow the liquid to boil for 10 minutes, or until it has reduced by half.
Add the hipon (shrimp) and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the slices of long green chili, stir, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Note: Red chili's are optional; add them if you want an extra spicy taste.Turn-off heat and then transfer to a serving plate; serve hot.
Share and enjoy the food. Happy cooking!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 743kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 55.1g85%
- Saturated Fat 41.5g208%
- Cholesterol 351mg117%
- Sodium 1094mg46%
- Potassium 948mg28%
- Total Carbohydrate 23.5g8%
- Dietary Fiber 5.7g23%
- Sugars 8.4g
- Protein 43.7g88%
- Calcium 209 mg
- Iron 4 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
