Butterfly Shrimp With Snowpeas Recipe

Name: Butterfly Shrimp With Snowpeas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb Fresh or possibly frzn medium- Sized shrimp; 1/3 lb Fresh snowpeas; 8 lrg Fresh or possibly canned water Chestnuts; 1/2 c. Unpeeled straw mushrooms; 2 tsp Fresh ginger, slivered; 1 lrg Clove garlic, chopped; 2 x Green onions; 3 Tbsp. Peanut oil; 1/2 c. Chicken stock; 2 tsp Thin soy sauce; 1 tsp Dry sherry; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 pch Sugar Cornstarch paste

Servings: persons

1/4 lb Fresh or possibly frzn medium- Sized shrimp
1/3 lb Fresh snowpeas
8 lrg Fresh or possibly canned water Chestnuts
1/2 c. Unpeeled straw mushrooms
2 tsp Fresh ginger, slivered
1 lrg Clove garlic, chopped
2 x Green onions
3 Tbsp. Peanut oil
1/2 c. Chicken stock
2 tsp Thin soy sauce
1 tsp Dry sherry
1/2 tsp Salt
1 pch Sugar Cornstarch paste

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["Preparation: Soak snowpeas in cool water for 2 hrs to make crisp.", "Soak shrimp in salted cool water for 1 hour.", "Drain straw mushrooms.", "Break off ends of snowpeas.", "Peel & rinse water chestnuts.", "Shell shrimp, keeping tail intact.", "Deeply slit shrimp around upper curve (do not cut through), deveining, & spreading shrimp almost flat.", "Cut freen onion on the bias in 2"" lengths.", "Slice water chestnuts thinly crosswise.", "In small bowl, mix stock, soy sauce, sherry, salt & sugar.", "Stir-frying: Swirl peanut oil into very warm wok.", "When oil begins to smoke, add in shrimp & stir-fry till they curl (about 20 seconds).", "Remove shrimp to serving platter.", "Stir-fry mushrooms for 30 seconds; add in garlic & ginger; stir-fry another 30 seconds.", "Add in snowpeas & water chestnuts; stir-fry briskly for 1 minute.", "Add in stock mix; bring to boil; keep tossing till snowpeas are bright green.", "Push ingredients out of liquid, dribble in cornstarch paste to thicken slightly.", "Return ingredients, including shrimp.", "Stir briefly.", "Serve immediately.", "HINT: snowpeas should be slightly undercooked when served."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1/4 lb Fresh or possibly frzn medium- Sized shrimp, 1/3 lb Fresh snowpeas, 8 lrg Fresh or possibly canned water Chestnuts, 1/2 c. Unpeeled straw mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Butterfly Shrimp With Snowpeas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!