Tea Leaf Shrimp (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Tea Leaf Shrimp (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 tbsp lung ching tea leaves
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 tbsp green onions , cut into 3/4 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup very thin julienned red pepper
  • 1 tbsp sherry
  • 1 tsp sugar

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the shrimp, egg whites, 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cover and refrigerate. Pour 1/4 cup of boiling water over the Lung Ching tea leaves, allow to sit for 5 minutes. Pour through a strainer, reserving the leaves and the liquid. Now, heat a wok or deep saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the shrimp mixture and cook until pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove them to a warm plate. Pour off the oil and discard. Don't wipe out the wok or pan. Add the shiitakes, green onions, and red peppers. Cook for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the tea liquid, remaining 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, sherry, sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt together and work into a smooth paste. Add to the wok or pan. Add the reserved tea leaves, tofu, and the shrimp back to the wok, toss to coat and heat through. Transfer to serving plate and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3063.82 Kcal (12828 kJ)
Calories from fat 2001.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 222.38g 342%
Cholesterol 263.03mg 88%
Sodium 7660.88mg 319%
Potassium 859.17mg 18%
Total Carbs 167.32g 56%
Sugars 10.61g 42%
Dietary Fiber 17.55g 70%
Protein 100.45g 201%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 13.7mg 76%
Calcium 1005mg 101%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 233.73 Kcal (979 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.96g 342%
Cholesterol 20.07mg 88%
Sodium 584.41mg 319%
Potassium 65.54mg 18%
Total Carbs 12.76g 56%
Sugars 0.81g 42%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 70%
Protein 7.66g 201%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1mg 76%
Calcium 76.7mg 101%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 79
    Points
  • 83
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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