PLUMPED GINGER-CARAMEL SHRIMP

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Make and share this Plumped Ginger-Caramel Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
salt
4 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • 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.

Sohaib Yahya
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This recipe is a winner! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for. I love serving this dish with a side of rice and vegetables.


Linda Kristensen
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. I love that this dish is so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


James Morgan
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the sauce is absolutely delicious. I love serving this dish with a side of steamed vegetables.


mri sharmin
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I made this recipe for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I highly recommend this recipe for any party or gathering.


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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've served it with rice, noodles, and even roasted vegetables.


Eranga Madushanka
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I'm not usually a big fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


chikwendu emmanuel victor
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always plump and juicy, and the sauce is to die for. I love serving this dish with rice or noodles.


Ibrahim markous
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it never disappoints. The shrimp are always cooked to perfection and the sauce is always delicious. I love that this dish is so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Brandi Shumate
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The shrimp were plump and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I highly recommend this recipe.


Prime Minster
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.