Stir Fried Shrimp In Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Stir Fried Shrimp In Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (21-25 per pound); 1 egg white; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 -2 tablespoon water; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Sauce; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 8 garlic cloves, crushed and minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 5 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon chili paste (or to taste); 1/2 cup sliced fresh water chestnut; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cold water; 1/2 cup sliced scallion, cut in 1/2-inch pieces

Servings: persons

1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (21-25 per pound)
1 egg white
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 -2 tablespoon water
2 cups vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sauce
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
8 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
5 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon chili paste (or to taste)
1/2 cup sliced fresh water chestnut
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup sliced scallion, cut in 1/2-inch pieces

1
Butter fly the shrimp by cutting along the backside, but not all the way through.
2
Place the shrimp in a bowl and add the egg white, cornstarch and 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.
3
Mix well.
4
The consistency should be silky and the color milky.
5
In a large wok, heat 2 cups of the oil to 280 u00b0.
6
Turn the shrimp gently in the poaching oil. When they are white and fluffy, remove them with a stainless steel strainer.
7
Place the cooked shrimp in a colander to drain.
8
In a small saucepan, mix the chicken broth, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sherry, garlic, ginger, sugar, and chili paste.
9
Stir well.
10
Bring the garlic sauce to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer.
11
In a clean wok, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil to smoking.
12
Add the sliced water chestnuts and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
13
Add the garlic sauce, stir, and bring to a boil.
14
Mix together the cornstarch and cold water and stir the mixture into the wok and bring to a boil.
15
Stir until thickened and add the shrimp.
16
Toss and stir 3 times until well coated.
17
Stir in the sliced scallions and serve.

1712

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (21-25 per pound), 1 egg white, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 -2 tablespoon water, and more.

Yes, Stir Fried Shrimp In Garlic Sauce 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.

Stir Fried Shrimp In Garlic Sauce

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