Halabos na Hipon is one of the simplest shrimp recipe that I know. It is simply cooking shrimp using salt and a little water. However, I added a little twist in this recipe: lemon soda such as 7-Up, Sprite, or Sierra Mist is required instead of water. I thought that the entire dish tasted great and I enjoyed every bite.
If you are more used to the much simpler halabos na hipon version, then just use water instead – the same measurements apply. Aside from the ingredients listed below, you can also add salt and garlic powder to your dish while it’s cooking if you want a bolder flavor.
It is important that you use the freshest shrimp that you can find. The quality of the ingredients plays an important role on this dish. I love to have this with fresh white rice with vinegar-garlic dip. This is also best if partnered with grilled pork belly (inihaw na liempo).
Try this Halabos na Hipon Recipe.
Halabos na Hipon Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. fresh shrimp with head washed
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup lemon soda 7-Up, Sprite, or Sierra Mist
Instructions
- Heat a wide pan or wok.
- Once the pot is hot, put-in the shrimp. Gently toss every few seconds.
- Add the salt. Continue to toss for 1 minute.
- Pour-in the lemon soda; stir and continue to cook until the liquid evaporates.
- Transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve. Share and enjoy!
wert says
great help especially in abroad when Filipino foods is not available
Rush says
We always eat shrimp without de veining it… We never get sick too. This recipe is the easiest way to cook shrimps and it really tastes good. Reminds me of what my mom used to cook for us when we were young. Thanks for this recipe!
Vanjo Merano says
You are welcome, Rush,
Will says
No oil or butter or lemon juice or anything else? Just shrimp boiled in 7/up? Your other recipes look a lot better than this one. Shrimp with “something” adobo or beans or even just Garlic Butter. I hope you don’t think I am blaming your recipe. I am not. I just think there should be something else other than 7up and salt in your ingredient.s list. I hope you are not offended by my comments and I DO appreciate that you went through the trouble to post this.
Vanjo Merano says
Will, no offense taken. This recipe depicts how simple shrimp are sometimes prepared in the Philippines. Don’t get me wrong, there are lots of ways that we can cook shrimp. Since you mentioned butter and garlic, I suggest this Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe.
You may also want to see the shrimp recipes section.
Will says
You didn’t De-Vein any of those shrimp? Yikes, see ya in the Emergency Room.
Vicky Horgan says
I love your recipe. I’m following some of your recipe and I love it.
Abe says
Hi Chef! Can I still use shrimps without head in this recipe? Thanks
Vanjo Merano says
Abe -- it is ideal to use shrimp with head, but it is okay to deviate if you don’t have it. It will be better though if the shrimp has its shell-on.
perla gaffud caoile says
So wonderful recipes which for sure easy for any person other than the Filipinoswho in one way or another have tasted this food.
Could be highly recommended
Nieves B. Cabigan says
i love reading all your panlasang pinoy recipes and i try to use it on my daily cooking, thank you very much