Shrimp is an excellent food for boosting calcium in children. Therefore, you can feed your child shrimp to help them develop a strong musculoskeletal system. Today, let’s explore how to make shrimp porridge for your baby (ages 0-3) with AVAKids’ Baby Care section!

How to Make Shrimp Porridge for Baby

Oatmeal Shrimp Porridge with Malabar Spinach

Oatmeal shrimp porridge provides protein, calcium, and fiber, promoting muscle and bone development and aiding digestion. Malabar spinach further supports digestion and boosts the immune system, benefiting your baby’s health.

Illustrative image of oatmeal shrimp porridge with Malabar spinach

Ingredients:

• Oatmeal: 3 tablespoons
• Fresh shrimp: 2
• Malabar spinach: 8-10 leaves
• Baby cooking oil: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• Wash the shrimp, steam until cooked, then peel, remove the head, and devein.
• Wash the Malabar spinach and blanch until cooked.
• Puree the cooked shrimp and spinach.
• Add oatmeal to a pot, add 110ml of water, and cook over medium heat.
• Once the oatmeal is cooked, add the shrimp and spinach puree, stirring well. Cook until the porridge thickens, then turn off the heat.
• Serve in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of baby cooking oil.

2. Shrimp and Amaranth Porridge

Shrimp porridge with amaranth is another delicious and nutritious option. Amaranth is high in iron, calcium, and vitamin A, beneficial for your baby’s growth and development.

Ingredients:

• Ready-made porridge: 1 cup
• Amaranth: 20g
• Shrimp: 2
• Baby cooking oil: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• Wash the shrimp and steam.
• Once cooked, peel, remove the head and devein, then puree.
• Wash the amaranth thoroughly, blanch until cooked, then puree.
• Add the ready-made porridge to a pot and cook over medium heat.
• When the porridge simmers, add the shrimp and amaranth puree, stir well, and cook for another 1-2 minutes before turning off the heat.
• Add 1 teaspoon of baby cooking oil, serve in a bowl, and let your baby enjoy.

Video tutorial on making shrimp and amaranth porridge for babies. Source: Hà Phong – Ông bố ăn dặm

3. Shrimp and Carrot Porridge

Shrimp and carrot porridge provides protein and beta-carotene, supporting muscle development and improving eyesight. This dish is also rich in fiber, aiding digestion and boosting immunity.

Illustrative image of shrimp and carrot porridge

Ingredients:

• Rice: 1 tablespoon
• Water: 110ml
• Fresh shrimp: 2
• Carrot: 30g
• Olive oil: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• Wash and peel the carrot, cut into small pieces or chop finely (adjust to your baby’s preferred texture).
• Rinse the rice and drain.
• Peel and devein the shrimp, wash, and chop finely.
• Add rice and 110ml of water to a pot and cook over medium heat.
• After about 30 minutes, add the carrot, stir well, and cook for about 10 minutes.
• Then, add the shrimp, stir well until cooked, then turn off the heat.
• Serve in a bowl, add olive oil, and let your baby enjoy. Besides using carrots in shrimp porridge, you can also check out how to make carrot puree for your baby’s 6-month complementary feeding menu.

4. Shrimp and Straw Mushroom Porridge 

Shrimp and straw mushroom porridge provides protein, calcium, and vitamin D, promoting healthy bone and muscle development. Straw mushrooms also contain antioxidants, supporting the immune system and improving digestion.

Illustrative image of shrimp and straw mushroom porridge

Ingredients:

• Rice: 1 tablespoon
• Shrimp: 2
• Straw mushrooms: 50g
• Shallots: 1
• Baby vegetable seasoning: 1 teaspoon (suitable for babies 6 months and older)

Instructions:

• Rinse the rice, add to a pot with 110ml of water, and cook over medium heat until the porridge is soft.
• Peel and finely chop the shallots.
• Devein and peel the shrimp, wash, chop finely, and marinate with shallots for about 20 minutes.
• Trim the stems of the straw mushrooms, wash, and cut in half.
• Heat oil in a pan, sauté the shallots until fragrant, then add the shrimp and mushrooms and cook until done.
• Add the cooked shrimp and mushrooms to the soft porridge, stir well, season to taste, and turn off the heat.
• If your baby is just starting solids, puree the porridge before serving.

5. Shrimp and Yam Porridge

Shrimp and yam porridge contains protein, calcium, and starch, promoting physical development and providing energy for daily activities. Yam also contains vitamins and minerals, supporting digestion and cardiovascular health.

Ingredients:

• Ready-made porridge: 1 cup
• Shrimp: 2
• Yam: 50g
• Baby cooking oil: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• Wash the shrimp and steam until cooked.
• Peel the shrimp, remove the vein, and puree.
• Peel and wash the yam, steam until cooked, then puree.
• Add the ready-made porridge to a pot and cook over medium heat.
• When the porridge simmers, add the yam and shrimp puree, stir well, and cook for another 2 minutes before turning off the heat.
• Turn off the heat, serve in a bowl, and add 1 teaspoon of baby cooking oil.

Video tutorial on making yam porridge for babies. Source: Hà Phong – Ông bố ăn dặm

6. Shrimp and Pumpkin Porridge

Shrimp and pumpkin porridge provides protein, calcium, and beta-carotene, promoting physical development and improving eyesight. Pumpkin is also rich in fiber, aiding digestion and boosting the immune system.

Ingredients:

• Pumpkin: 50g
• Shrimp: 2
• Ready-made porridge: 1 cup
• Baby cooking oil: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• Peel and wash the pumpkin, cut into small pieces.
• Wash the shrimp, then steam the shrimp and pumpkin.
• Once cooked, peel the shrimp, then puree the pumpkin and shrimp.
• Add the ready-made porridge to a pot and cook over medium heat.
• When the porridge simmers, add the shrimp and pumpkin puree, stir well, and cook for another 2 minutes before turning off the heat.
• Serve in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of baby cooking oil.

Video tutorial on making shrimp and pumpkin porridge. Source: Hà Phong – Ông bố ăn dặm

7. Shrimp and Sauropus Androgynus Porridge 

Shrimp and Sauropus androgynus porridge provides protein and vitamin C, promoting healthy development and boosting immunity. Sauropus androgynus is also rich in fiber, aiding digestion and improving nutrient absorption.

Ingredients:

• Shrimp: 2
• Ready-made porridge: 1 cup
• Sauropus androgynus: 20g

Instructions:

• Pick the leaves of Sauropus androgynus, wash thoroughly, blanch until cooked, and puree.
• Wash the shrimp, steam, peel, remove the head and devein, then puree.
• Add the ready-made porridge to a pot and heat.
• When the porridge simmers, add the Sauropus androgynus and shrimp puree, stir well, and cook for another 1-2 minutes before turning off the heat.
• Serve in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of baby cooking oil.

Video tutorial on making shrimp and Sauropus androgynus porridge. Source: Hà Phong – Ông bố ăn dặm

8. Shrimp and Mung Bean Porridge

Shrimp and mung bean porridge provides protein and fiber, promoting muscle development and improving digestion. Mung beans contain vitamin B, vitamin C, iron, and magnesium, boosting the immune system, supporting metabolism, and promoting bone development.

Ingredients:

• Ready-made porridge: 1 cup
• Shelled mung beans: 20g
• Shrimp: 2
• Shallots: 1
• Lard: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• First, soak the mung beans in water for about 30 minutes, then steam or boil until cooked, and puree.
• Peel and devein the shrimp, wash, and chop finely.
• Sauté the shallots until fragrant, then add the shrimp and cook with lard or baby cooking oil.
• Add the ready-made porridge to a pot and heat.
• When the porridge simmers, add the mung bean and shrimp puree, and stir well.
• Once the porridge boils, turn off the heat and serve in a bowl.

9. Shrimp and Beetroot Porridge

Shrimp and beetroot porridge provides protein and beta-carotene, promoting healthy development and improving eyesight. Beetroot is also rich in vitamin C and fiber, boosting the immune system and aiding digestion.

Illustrative image of shrimp and beetroot porridge

Ingredients:

• Beetroot: 1/2
• Shrimp: 2
• Ready-made porridge: 1 cup
• Finely chopped shallots: 1
• Animal fat: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• Peel and devein the shrimp, wash, and chop finely.
• Sauté the shallots until fragrant, then add the shrimp and cook until done.
• Cut the beetroot into small pieces, wash, steam until cooked, and puree.
• Heat the ready-made porridge, when it simmers, add the shrimp and beetroot puree, and stir well.
• Cook for another 2 minutes and turn off the heat.

10. Shrimp and Sponge Gourd Porridge

Shrimp and sponge gourd porridge provides protein and vitamins, promoting healthy development and boosting immunity. Sponge gourd is rich in vitamins A and C, and minerals like potassium and magnesium, aiding digestion and improving cardiovascular health.

Illustrative image of shrimp and sponge gourd porridge

Ingredients

• Shrimp: 2
• Sponge gourd: 20g
• Rice: 1 tablespoon
• Shallots: 1
• Baby seasoning: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• Thoroughly prepare the shrimp, removing the shell and vein. 
• Puree the shrimp, sauté with shallots until fragrant, and season with a little vegetable seasoning.
• Rinse the rice thoroughly and cook until soft with 110ml of water.
• Peel the sponge gourd, wash thoroughly, chop finely or puree (adjust to your baby’s preferred texture).
• Once the porridge is cooked, add the sponge gourd and shrimp, stir well. Cook until the porridge simmers and thickens, then turn off the heat.
• Serve and let your baby enjoy.

11. Shrimp, Potato, and Carrot Porridge

Shrimp, potato, and carrot porridge provides protein, starch, and vitamin A, promoting muscle development and improving eyesight. Potatoes contain vitamin C and potassium, while carrots are rich in fiber, aiding digestion and boosting immunity.

Ingredients

• Rice: 1 tablespoon
• Shrimp: 2
• Potato: 1/2
• Carrot: 1/4

Instructions:

• Thoroughly prepare the shrimp, remove the head and vein, then chop finely.
• Wash the carrot and potato, steam until cooked, and puree.
• Rinse the rice and cook until soft with 110ml of water.
• Once the porridge is cooked, add the chopped shrimp and stir well. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until the porridge thickens.
• Serve warm.

12. Shrimp and Zucchini Porridge

Shrimp and zucchini porridge provides protein, vitamin C, and fiber, promoting healthy development and aiding digestion. Zucchini is also rich in water and minerals, improving eyesight.

Ingredients:

• Shrimp: 2
• Zucchini: 1/2
• Rice: 1 tablespoon
• Animal fat: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• Peel the zucchini, wash thoroughly, steam until cooked, and puree.
• Thoroughly prepare the shrimp, remove the head and vein, and chop finely.
• Sauté the shrimp with chicken or fish fat until fragrant.
• Add rice and 110ml of water to a pot and cook until done.
• Once the porridge is cooked, add the shrimp and zucchini puree and stir well.
• Serve in a bowl and let your baby enjoy.

13. Shrimp and Seaweed Porridge

Shrimp and seaweed porridge provides protein, calcium, aids in muscle development, and boosts energy levels. Seaweed is also rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A and C, and antioxidants, strengthening immunity and supporting digestion.

Ingredients:

• Seaweed: 10g
• Shrimp: 2
• Rice: 1 tablespoon
• Minced garlic: 1 clove
• Kiddy cooking oil: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• First, cook the rice in 110ml of water until it becomes a porridge.
• Then, finely chop or puree the seaweed.
• Next, sauté the shrimp and seaweed with baby cooking oil until fragrant. Remember to cook over low heat.
• Once the porridge is cooked, add the shrimp and seaweed, stir well, and cook for another 2 minutes before turning off the heat.
• You’ve now made delicious shrimp and seaweed porridge for your baby!

14. Shrimp and Pea Porridge

Shrimp and pea porridge provides protein and fiber, aiding in muscle development and improving digestion. Peas also contain vitamins A and C, and minerals like iron and magnesium, supporting the immune system and overall health.

Ingredients:

• Shrimp: 2
• Potato: 1/2
• Peas: 20g
• Rice: 1 tablespoon

Instructions:

• First, rinse the rice and cook into a smooth porridge.
• Steam the peas until tender, then puree.
• Wash the shrimp, steam until cooked, remove the vein, and puree.
• Once the porridge is cooked, add the shrimp, potato, and peas, and stir well.
• Once the porridge boils, turn off the heat, serve, and let your baby enjoy!

15. Shrimp, Egg Yolk, and Seaweed Porridge

Shrimp, egg yolk, and seaweed porridge provides complete protein and many nutrients, promoting healthy development. Seaweed provides iodine and vitamins, while egg yolks contain choline and vitamin D, supporting brain development and boosting immunity.

Ingredients:

• Ready-made porridge: 1 cup
• Shrimp: 1-2
• Egg yolk: 1/2 yolk for 6-7 month olds, 1 yolk for 8 months and up
• Seaweed: 10g

Instructions:

• Wash shrimp thoroughly, peel, remove the vein, steam until cooked, and puree.
• Cook seaweed until tender, then puree.
• Warm the ready-made porridge.
• When the porridge boils, add the egg yolk and stir well.
• Then add the shrimp and seaweed, stir well, and simmer for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Serve warm.

16. Shrimp and Bell Pepper Porridge

Shrimp and bell pepper porridge provides protein and vitamin C, aiding in muscle development and boosting immunity. Bell peppers also contain vitamin A and antioxidants, supporting vision and protecting cells from damage.

Ingredients:

• Shrimp: 2
• Bell pepper: 1/3
• Ready-made porridge: 1 cup
• Lard: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• Prepare the shrimp, remove the shell and vein, mince or puree the shrimp meat.
• Wash the bell pepper thoroughly, puree or finely chop.
• Sauté shrimp and bell pepper with lard until cooked.
• Warm the ready-made porridge.
• When the porridge boils, add the sautéed shrimp and bell pepper mixture, stir well.
• Serve and let your baby enjoy when cooled.

17. Shrimp and Millet Porridge

Shrimp and millet porridge provides protein and fiber, aiding in muscle development and improving digestion. Millet is rich in B vitamins, iron, and minerals, boosting energy and overall health.

Ingredients:

• Millet: 10g
• Shrimp: 2
• Rice: 1 tablespoon
• Animal fat: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• Rinse the rice and millet, lightly toast over medium heat until fragrant, then cook with 130ml of water.
• Wash shrimp thoroughly, remove the vein, then puree or finely chop, and sauté with chicken or fish fat.
• When the porridge and millet are cooked, add the shrimp and stir well.
• After turning off the heat, serve and let your baby enjoy.

18. Shrimp and Sweet Potato Porridge

Ingredients:

• Ready-made porridge: 1 cup
• Sweet potato: 30g
• Shrimp: 2
• Rice: 1 tablespoon
• Baby cooking oil

Instructions:

• Wash shrimp thoroughly, peel, remove the head and vein, mince or puree the shrimp meat, then sauté with baby cooking oil.
• Peel, wash, and cut the sweet potato into small pieces, then steam and mash.
• Add the porridge to a pot and heat over medium heat.
• When the porridge boils, add the shrimp and sweet potato and stir well.
• Cook for another 5-10 minutes, then turn off the heat.

19. Shrimp and Calabash Porridge

Shrimp and calabash porridge provides protein and vitamins, promoting healthy development. Calabash is also rich in water and fiber, supporting digestion and boosting immunity.

Ingredients:

• Shrimp: 2
• Young calabash: 1 small piece
• White rice: 3 tablespoons
• Baby cooking oil: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• Rinse the rice and cook until soft with 110ml of water.
• Peel, wash, and cut the young calabash into small pieces, then steam until cooked, and puree.
• Wash shrimp, remove the vein, then puree.
• Sauté the shallots until fragrant and add shrimp, cook until done.
• Once the porridge is cooked, add the calabash and shrimp, stir well, and cook for another 2 minutes before turning off the heat.
• Serve and add a little baby cooking oil before letting your baby enjoy.

Tips for Choosing Fresh Shrimp for Baby’s Porridge

Choose shrimp that are slightly curved, not those that are completely curled.

The shrimp legs should be attached to the body, not detached, not turned black, and the flesh should be firm.

Absolutely do not buy shrimp that shows signs of slime. You can use your finger to press and move along the shell from front to back and vice versa. If you feel slime or grit, do not buy it.

If buying frozen shrimp, carefully read the packaging information to choose a reputable supplier. Also, pay attention to the production date and expiration date to ensure the highest quality shrimp porridge for your baby.

Illustrative image of fresh shrimp

Hopefully, AVAKids’ suggestions on how to cook shrimp porridge for your baby will help moms understand the recipes and confidently cook delicious and attractive complementary foods for their babies. Good luck!