Chinese Take-Out Shrimp with Garlic



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
25 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonscanola oil
  • 10clovesgarlic, chopped
  • 1teaspoonminced fresh ginger root
  • 1(8 ounce) cansliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1cupsnow peas
  • 1cupsmall white button mushrooms
  • 1teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
  • ½teaspoonsalt
  • 1teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1poundpeeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
  • ½cupchicken broth
  • 1tablespoonrice vinegar
  • 2tablespoonsfish sauce
  • 2tablespoonsdry sherry
  • 1tablespooncornstarch
  • 1tablespoonwater

  • Directions

    Heat oil in wok or large skillet until very hot. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in the hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the water chestnuts, snow peas, mushrooms, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and shrimp to the pan. Cook, stirring, until shrimp turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Combine the chicken broth, rice vinegar, fish sauce, and dry sherry in a small bowl. Pour into the shrimp mixture; cook and stir briefly to combine. Combine the cornstarch and water and stir into the wok. Stir until sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.



    Cook’s Note

    If you really like it spicy, add up to 1 teaspoon additional crushed red pepper flakes.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    226 Calories
    8g Fat
    16g Carbs
    21g Protein

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