Plumped Ginger-Caramel Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup kosher salt ( not iodized)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup medium chili powder
2 quarts warm water
1 1/2 lbs large frozen shrimp (in or out of their shells)
1/4 cup canola oil
4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
4 inches piece fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
1/4 tsp ground black pepper (to taste)
salt
4 tsp sugar

Directions:

For Brine: In a medium bowl, combine the salt, sugar, chili powder, and warm water.
Add the shrimp and set aside for 20 minutes.
For Saute: Drain the shrimp, peel off their shells, if necessary, and pat the shrimp dry.
In a large deep skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Blend in the sugar and continue stirring until the garlic is pale gold; do not let it get dark brown.
Drop in the shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes or until they are bright pink and barely firm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	194.91 Kcal (816 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.89g	23%
Cholesterol	3.7mg	1%
Sodium	3262.86mg	136%
Potassium	28.55mg	1%
Total Carbs	15.66g	5%
Sugars	12.23g	49%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	1%
Protein	0.75g	1%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	55.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	37.61 Kcal (157 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.87g	23%
Cholesterol	0.71mg	1%
Sodium	629.54mg	136%
Potassium	5.51mg	1%
Total Carbs	3.02g	5%
Sugars	2.36g	49%
Dietary Fiber	0.04g	1%
Protein	0.14g	1%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	10.7mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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