Green Tea Shrimp Recipe

Name: Green Tea Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons green tea leaves; 1/3 cup water; 3/4 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons brewed tea; 2 tablespoons chicken broth; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, to taste; peanut oil, for stir-frying; 1 slice gingerroot, minced; 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons green tea leaves
1/3 cup water
3/4 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brewed tea
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper, to taste
peanut oil, for stir-frying
1 slice gingerroot, minced
1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced

1
Bring the water to a boil and pour over the tea leaves.
2
Let the tea steep for 10 minutes and strain.
3
Reserve the tea leaves.
4
Rinse the shrimp under warm running water; Pat dry with paper towels.
5
Add the salt and cornstarch to shrimp and let marinate for 15 minutes.
6
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, reserved brewed tea, chicken broth, sesame oil, sugar and blacwhite pepper; Set aside.
7
Heat a wok over medium-high to high heat and add the oil.
8
When the oil is hot, add the ginger.
9
Stir-fry until aromatic (about 30 seconds).
10
Add the shrimp, stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the tea leaves.
11
Stir-fry the shrimp with the tea leaves until the shrimp turn pink.
12
Add the orange bell pepper. Stir-fry for a minute, then add the red bell pepper.
13
Mix the peppers in with the tea leaves.
14
Push everything up to the sides.
15
Add the sauce in the middle of the wok.
16
Bring to a boil, then mix with the other ingredients.
17
Adjust the seasoning, adding extra salt or soy sauce if desired.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons green tea leaves, 1/3 cup water, 3/4 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and more.

Yes, Green Tea 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.

Green Tea Shrimp

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