Butter Shrimp Recipe Recipe

Name: Butter Shrimp Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb large raw shrimp; 2 tsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 Tbsp. unsweetened desiccated coconut; 2 Tbsp. veg. oil; 1 Tbsp. butter; 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic; 1 x fresh red jalapeno chile seeded, chopped; 1 x fresh green jalapeno chile seeded, chopped; 2 x green onions chopped; 1 Tbsp. rice wine or possibly dry sherry; 1 Tbsp. soy sauce (or possibly 1/4 tspn salt); 1/2 tsp sugar

Servings: persons

3/4 lb large raw shrimp
2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp. unsweetened desiccated coconut
2 Tbsp. veg. oil
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1 x fresh red jalapeno chile seeded, chopped
1 x fresh green jalapeno chile seeded, chopped
2 x green onions chopped
1 Tbsp. rice wine or possibly dry sherry
1 Tbsp. soy sauce (or possibly 1/4 tspn salt)
1/2 tsp sugar

1
Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact, then butterfly them.
2
Place in a medium bowl with cornstarch and salt; stir to coat.
3
Let stand for 10 min.
4
Toast coconut in a wok over low heat, stirring frequently, till golden brown-brown, 4 to 5 min.
5
Remove coconut from wok.
6
Place wok over high heat till warm.
7
Add in 1 1/2 Tbsp.
8
oil, swirling to coat sides.
9
Add in shrimp; stir-fry for 2 min.
10
Remove shrimp.
11
Reduce heat to medium.
12
Add in remaining 1/2 Tbsp.
13
oil and butter to wok, swirling to coat sides.
14
Add in garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute.
15
Add in chiles and green onions; stir-fry for 2 min.
16
Return shrimp to wok and add in wine, soy sauce, sugar, and toasted coconut.
17
Cook till heated through.
18
This recipe yields 4 servings.

229

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb large raw shrimp, 2 tsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 Tbsp. unsweetened desiccated coconut, and more.

Yes, Butter Shrimp Recipe 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.

Butter Shrimp Recipe

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