Spicy Shrimp With Hot Chili Peppers Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp With Hot Chili Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons dry sherry or 2 tablespoons rice wine; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, to taste (lots is better!); 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 1/2 - 2 lbs uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; Sauce; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons sugar, to taste; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons dry sherry or 3 tablespoons rice wine; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 6 small chili peppers or 1 teaspoon crushed dry red pepper flakes, to taste; 4 tablespoons oil, divided; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, to taste; 1 1/2 cups green onions, cut in 1/2 inch pieces; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cored, cut into 1/2 inch squares; 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil

Servings: persons

Marinade
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry sherry or 2 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, to taste (lots is better!)
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 - 2 lbs uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons sugar, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons dry sherry or 3 tablespoons rice wine
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
6 small chili peppers or 1 teaspoon crushed dry red pepper flakes, to taste
4 tablespoons oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, to taste
1 1/2 cups green onions, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cored, cut into 1/2 inch squares
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil

1
In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients; stir in the shrimp until evenly coated; marinate for 20-25 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, blend together all sauce ingredients.
3
Slice the chili peppers in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds with the tip of a knife, then cut the peppers into 1/4-inch pieces (I use rubber gloves for this, watch your eyes, these are HOT!).
4
In a large wok or large heavy skillet, over high heat, add in half of the marinated shrimp; stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink; remove.
5
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in the same wok/frypan, and stir-fry remaining shrimp in the same manner; remove.
6
Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
7
Heat the remaining oil in the same pan.
8
Add the chili peppers and garlic; stir-fry 10 seconds, or until peppers start to turn brown.
9
Add in the green onions and bell pepper; stir-fry 1 minute.
10
Add in the sauce mixture; cook, stirring until sauce boils and thickens.
11
Stir in the shrimp and sesame oil.
12
Serve immediately.

529

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons dry sherry or 2 tablespoons rice wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp With Hot Chili Peppers 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.

Spicy Shrimp With Hot Chili Peppers

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