STIR FRIED SHRIMP IN GARLIC SAUCE
A delicious stir fry shrimp dish that is very popular in Chinese restaurants. Recipe courtesy Stuart Chang Berman.
Provided by Marie
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Butter fly the shrimp by cutting along the backside, but not all the way through.
- Place the shrimp in a bowl and add the egg white, cornstarch and 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.
- Mix well.
- The consistency should be silky and the color milky.
- In a large wok, heat 2 cups of the oil to 280 °.
- Turn the shrimp gently in the poaching oil. When they are white and fluffy, remove them with a stainless steel strainer.
- Place the cooked shrimp in a colander to drain.
- In a small saucepan, mix the chicken broth, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sherry, garlic, ginger, sugar, and chili paste.
- Stir well.
- Bring the garlic sauce to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer.
- In a clean wok, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil to smoking.
- Add the sliced water chestnuts and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the garlic sauce, stir, and bring to a boil.
- Mix together the cornstarch and cold water and stir the mixture into the wok and bring to a boil.
- Stir until thickened and add the shrimp.
- Toss and stir 3 times until well coated.
- Stir in the sliced scallions and serve.
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Naveen Lewis
[email protected]I would have liked the sauce to be a bit thicker.
Wajeeha Ajmal
[email protected]This dish is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
babar bahi
[email protected]I'm allergic to shrimp, but I made this dish with chicken and it was still delicious.
TiffandAxel Sanchez
[email protected]I made this dish with frozen shrimp and it turned out great.
mahdi ahmed
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.
Mirza Shaheryar
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp.
Sd Shahinm
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Christina Parker
[email protected]I love the way the garlic and shrimp flavors meld together in this dish.
MUMTAZ ALI SHAH
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great.
Jisan Siddique
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Shakeiraj Robinson
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!
Rachael Coupland
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
J Calton
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish.
Cate Gayi
[email protected]This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Donnie Banks
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of shrimp, but this dish changed my mind. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Yuiel Wedi
[email protected]This stir-fried shrimp in garlic sauce was a hit at my dinner party! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.