Stir-Fried Shrimp With Black Beans Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Shrimp With Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fermented black beans, sold in Asian markets; 2 tablespoons dry sherry or white wine; About 1 1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp, in the 20 to 30 per pound size range, peeled; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 clove garlic, sliced, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 1 pound bok choy or other cabbage, trimmed, washed and dried; 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon peeled and minced or grated fresh ginger; 3/4 cup chicken stock or white wine, optional; 1/4 cup minced scallions

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons fermented black beans, sold in Asian markets
2 tablespoons dry sherry or white wine
About 1 1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp, in the 20 to 30 per pound size range, peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, sliced, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 pound bok choy or other cabbage, trimmed, washed and dried
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon peeled and minced or grated fresh ginger
3/4 cup chicken stock or white wine, optional
1/4 cup minced scallions

1
Soak black beans in sherry, wine or water.
2
In large bowl, marinate shrimp in 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sliced garlic, salt and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
3
Separate bok choy leaves from stems; chop stems into 1/2 - to 1-inch pieces, and roughly chop leaves.
4
Preheat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and raise heat to high.
6
When it begins to smoke, add minced garlic and, immediately thereafter, shrimp and its marinade.
7
Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Spoon it out of wok or skillet.
9
Put remaining peanut oil in wok or skillet and, when it smokes, add ginger, followed immediately by bok choy stems.
10
Cook, stirring, until bok choy is lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes, then add leaves.
11
Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, then add 3/4 cup water, stock or white wine and let it bubble away for a minute.
12
Return shrimp to wok or skillet and stir; add black beans and their liquid, scallions, and remaining sugar and soy sauce.
13
Stir and cook for 1 minute.
14
Turn off heat, drizzle remaining sesame oil on top, and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons fermented black beans, sold in Asian markets, 2 tablespoons dry sherry or white wine, About 1 1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp, in the 20 to 30 per pound size range, peeled, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Shrimp With Black Beans 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 With Black Beans

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