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Asian Drunken Shrimp
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Ready In: 26 Minutes
Servings: 4
I always double the sauce ingredients and serve this over rice and really enjoy the Asian flavor. This can also be used as an appetizer.
Ingredients:
1 lb medium raw shrimp
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 teaspoon sugar, divided
3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped green onion, with tops
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
Directions:
1. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails on.
2. Combine sherry, 2 tsp of the cornstarch and 1/2 tsp sugar in bowl, stir in shrimp until well coated. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile combine soy sauce, water, vinegar, remaining 1/2 tsp each of the cornstarch and sugar and set aside.
4. Heat oil in wok or large skillet over med-high heat. Add green onion, ginger and garlic, stir fry 30 seconds.
5. Add shrimp, stir fry 3 minutes, or until pink.
6. Pour in soy sauce mixture, cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.
7. Garnish as desired, and serve as desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com