Amazing Apricot Glazed Shrimp Recipe

Name: Amazing Apricot Glazed Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, defrosted, shelled and deveined; 1/4 teaspoon paprika (Hot or spicy); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons peanut oil or 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 small onion, peeled, halved and sliced; 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks; 1/2 cup sliced button mushroom; 1/4 cup celery, sliced thin on an angle; 1/3 cup snow pea pods, trimmed and cut into match sticks; 1/3 cup carrot, cut into match sticks; 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Glaze; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup shrimp broth; 2 tablespoons sherry wine; 1 teaspoon spicy mustard; 1/4 cup apricot preserves; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sambal oelek, for heat (optional not so hot if you have it use it!); Garnish; 2 scallions, sliced on an angle; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp, defrosted, shelled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon paprika (Hot or spicy)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons peanut oil or 2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small onion, peeled, halved and sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
1/2 cup sliced button mushroom
1/4 cup celery, sliced thin on an angle
1/3 cup snow pea pods, trimmed and cut into match sticks
1/3 cup carrot, cut into match sticks
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
Glaze
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup shrimp broth
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1 teaspoon spicy mustard
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 - 1 teaspoon sambal oelek, for heat (optional not so hot if you have it use it!)
Garnish
2 scallions, sliced on an angle
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

1
Combined cornstarch and water stir till smooth, stir in rest of glaze ingredients, set aside.
2
Season shrimp with paprika and pepper, set aside.
3
Heat oil in a large fry pan or wok over medium high heat.
4
Add onions, peppers, mushrooms and optional ingredients if using, stir fry till crisp about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger stir fry 2 minutes.
5
Add shrimp and cook till pink.
6
Stir in glaze and cook till thick and glazed over vegetables and shrimp.
7
Serve over rice or noodles.
8
Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shrimp, defrosted, shelled and deveined, 1/4 teaspoon paprika (Hot or spicy), 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons peanut oil or 2 teaspoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, Amazing Apricot Glazed Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Amazing Apricot Glazed Shrimp

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