Stir-Fried Shrimp in Garlic Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This has a great garlic flavor and tastes delicious with or without the heaters! Ingredients:
1 lb large shrimp, cleaned and deveined |
3 1/2 cups assorted fresh vegetables, chopped (your choice) |
1/3 cup chicken broth |
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons light soy sauce |
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil |
1 teaspoon chili paste (sambal oelek) (optional) |
1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 tablespoon sake |
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
9 cloves garlic, minced |
1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger |
10 thai chiles, stemmed and left whole (optional) |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
3 tablespoons water |
hot steamed rice |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together chicken broth, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste (if using) and sherry; set aside.
2. In another small bowl or cup, stir together the tbsp of cornstarch with the 3 tbsp of water and set aside.
3. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a wok; add ginger and garlic and sizzle briefly, then add vegetables and Thai chilies (if using).
4. Stir-fry vegetables for approximately 3 minutes, then add the shrimp.
5. Cook the shrimp 2 minutes or until it curls and turns opaque or pink.
6. Add the sauce mixture and cook 1 minute more; then stir in the thickener (briefly stir first) and stir-fry until mixture thickens, about 1 minute.
7. Serve with hot cooked rice.
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