Looking for a spectacular appetizer or a luxurious lunch? With these bao buns with Vannamei shrimp, you’ll bring an international flair to your table with a Scandinavian touch. The soft steamed buns, fresh flavors, and culinary highlights from Nicolas Vahé ensure this dish truly impresses—perfect for foodies who love both style and taste.
Why Bao Buns with Vannamei Shrimp?
Bao buns are soft, airy, and irresistible as street food, but in this version, we take them to the next level with crispy Vannamei shrimp and flavor makers from the Nicolas Vahé collection. It’s a combination you don’t often see, but one that keeps surprising.
What do you need?
- Steamed bao buns (homemade or from the Asian store)
- Vannamei shrimp, peeled
- Olive oil, for example Nicolas Vahé Olive Oil with Chili
- Fresh vegetables like cucumber, carrot, and radish
- Coriander and fresh mint
- Mayonnaise
- Lime juice
- Sriracha or chili sauce
- Nicolas Vahé French Sea Salt
- Nicolas Vahé Black Pepper
How to make them: step by step to your perfect bao
- Clean the shrimp and pat them dry. Drizzle with olive oil with chili, plenty of sea salt, and black pepper for an exciting flavor base.
- Grill or fry the shrimp briefly over high heat until just cooked through. Remove from the heat and toss with a squeeze of lime juice for a fresh twist.
- Steam the bao buns according to the package instructions. Keep them warm under a clean tea towel so they stay wonderfully soft.
- Make the ‘Asian slaw’ from julienned carrot, cucumber, and radish, and mix with a spoonful of mayonnaise, chili sauce, and fresh coriander.
- Fill the buns: start with a layer of vegetables, add a few shrimp on top, and garnish with mint and extra coriander. Finish with a sprinkle of French sea salt and black pepper for that Scandinavian finesse.
Serving tips: Make it your moment
- Serve with extra lime wedges and a bowl of sriracha on the side.
- Top with crispy onions for an extra crunch.
- Host a mini ‘bao bar’ for friends; that way, everyone can create their own little culinary masterpiece.
Why choose Nicolas Vahé?
Who says Scandinavian minimalism can’t blend with Asian influences? Nicolas Vahé proves otherwise. The olive oil with chili, French sea salt, and black pepper take your bao buns to the next level. Each product is carefully selected to make your dishes exciting and full of flavor.
Summary: Scandinavian class, Asian spice
Bao buns with Vannamei shrimp are a feast for the senses: airy, fresh, stylish & a little adventurous. Combine real Scandinavian ingredients from Nicolas Vahé with your love for global flavors. Feeling inspired to make this dish? Discover all the essentials in our Nicolas Vahé collection.
Frequently asked questions about these bao buns
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Can I substitute the shrimp for a vegetarian option?
Absolutely! Roasted mushrooms or crispy tofu are perfect alternatives to shrimp. -
How long can I store prepared bao buns?
Steamed, unfilled buns can be kept airtight in the fridge for 1 day. Fill them just before serving. -
Which Nicolas Vahé products are best for this recipe?
The olive oil with chili, French sea salt, and black pepper give this dish just the right kick & depth.
