Best 6 Hot Braised Shrimp Recipes

HOT BRAISED SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. PREP WORK: 1) If using frozen shrimp, defrost under cold running water for approx. 3 minutes 2) Peel and devein shrimp and remove tails 3) Peel garlic and mince finely or smash into past w/ mortar and pestle 4) Peel and finely grate fresh ginger 5) finely dice green onions and cilantro (for toppings)
• 2. Put shrimp in cold wok and cover with water. Turn heat to medium and bring to near boil. DO NOT BOIL or the shrimp will become rubbery. (this should only take a few minutes). Remove from heat and drain in strainer, rinse with ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
• 3. Heat up peanut oil in wok, making sure to lubricate the sides of the wok. Add the minced garlic and saute for about 30 seconds, add white vinegar and stir. Add remaining ingredients in the order listed, continuing to stir between additions. Mix and heat in wok about a minute. Once sauce becomes bubbly and the shrimp and cook over medium high heat, stirring slowly until the shrimp turn orange. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Remove from heat immediately when they are done and serve over steamed rice. Top with diced green onion and cilantro to taste.

BUTTER BRAISED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine the butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until the butter melts, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the shrimp. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just opaque, about 5 minutes.

ROASTED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a stoneware baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over shrimp.
• Combine garlic salt, parsley, and pepper and sprinkle over shrimp. Cut butter into small pieces and scatter over shrimp.
• Roast in the preheated oven, watching carefully, until shrimp turn pink, 5 to 10 minutes.

SZECHWAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. Stir in sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

HOT & SPICY BRAISED PRAWNS

Steps:

• Combine Oil,Garlic and Ginger in a fry pan or Wok.
• Stir and fry until the oil has absorbed the fragrance (10 seconds).
• Add Sherry, soy sauce,Chili oil and cook about 90 seconds.
• Add Prawns, braise until they turn pink and look opaque 60-90 seconds.
• Do not over cook the prawns.
• Add green onion cook 30 seconds.

BROILED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Put shrimp in lg. bowl
• Add all other ingredients.
• Toss well to coat shrimp.
• Place on shallow baking sheet.
• Broil 7 in from heat for about 6-7 min, turning once.
• Serve with sauce from pan.
• Add a little butter if you like.