Drunken Lemongrass Shrimp Recipe

Name: Drunken Lemongrass Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled,and,deveined,tails left intact; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 shallots, peeled & halved; 6 dried red chili peppers; 2 stalks lemongrass, bottom 6 inches only,cut into 2 inch lengths,and crushed; 1/4 cup fried garlic, slices; 1 sprig cilantro; Sauce; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1 tablespoon lime, juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon packed light brown sugar

Servings: persons

3/4 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled,and,deveined,tails left intact
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 shallots, peeled & halved
6 dried red chili peppers
2 stalks lemongrass, bottom 6 inches only,cut into 2 inch lengths,and crushed
1/4 cup fried garlic, slices
1 sprig cilantro
Sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon lime, juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon packed light brown sugar

1
Marinate the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, rice wine, cornstarch and salt; toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
2
Set aside for 10 minutes.
3
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl combine the rice wine, lime juice, soy sauce, oyster-flavored sauce, fish sauce and brown sugar; stir until the sugar dissolves.
4
Place a wok over high heat until hot.
5
Add the oil, swirling to coat the sides.
6
Add the shallots, chili peppers, lemongrass and fried garlic; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7
Slide the shrimp into the wok; cook, stirring, until the shrimp begin to turn pink, about 1 minute.
8
Pour in the sauce; reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the shrimp are cooked through and the shallots are tender, about 5 minutes.
9
Scoop into shallow bowl and garnish with the cilantro sprig.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled,and,deveined,tails left intact, 1 tablespoon dry sherry, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Drunken Lemongrass 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.

Drunken Lemongrass Shrimp

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