Spicy Shrimp With Spinach And Walnuts Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp With Spinach And Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound unpeeled large fresh shrimp; 3 tablespoons dry sherry, divided; 1 tablespoon peeled, grated gingerroot; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/3 cup canned no-salt-added chicken broth, undiluted; 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons low-sodium ketchup; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; Vegetable cooking spray; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon peanut oil; 1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 2 tablespoons water; 6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

Servings: persons

1 pound unpeeled large fresh shrimp
3 tablespoons dry sherry, divided
1 tablespoon peeled, grated gingerroot
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup canned no-salt-added chicken broth, undiluted
2 tablespoons reduced-calorie soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium ketchup
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Vegetable cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon peanut oil
1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons water
6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

1
Peel, devein, and butterfly shrimp. Combine shrimp, 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry, and gingerroot. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 to 45 minutes.
2
Combine remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry, cornstarch, chicken broth, soy sauce, and vinegar; stir well. Add ketchup and next 3 ingredients. Set aside.
3
Coat a wok or large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat at medium-high (375u00b0) until hot. Add walnuts, and stir-fry 30 seconds. Remove walnuts from wok, and set aside.
4
Drizzle peanut oil around top of wok, coating sides. Add spinach to wok; stir-fry 2 minutes. Remove to a serving platter; keep warm.
5
Add garlic to wok; stir-fry 10 seconds. Add sweet red pepper and 2 tablespoons water; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add shrimp mixture and green onions; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture; stir-fry until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly. Spoon over spinach, and sprinkle with walnuts. Serve immediately.

358

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound unpeeled large fresh shrimp, 3 tablespoons dry sherry, divided, 1 tablespoon peeled, grated gingerroot, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp With Spinach And Walnuts 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.

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Spicy Shrimp With Spinach And Walnuts

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