SHRIMP SHANGHAI

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Adapted from Morey Amsterdam's Benny Cooker Crock Book. Although the title comes from a joke from Amsterdam's night club act, the recipes are all genuine. Prep time is marinating time.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Chinese

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup rye whiskey
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup green peas
8 water chestnuts, sliced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
water

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, whiskey, ginger, garlic, sugar and stock in a large bowl.
  • Add shrimp and mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Drain shrimp, reserving marinade.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  • Add shrimp and stir-fry 2-3 minutes.
  • Add peas and stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Add water chestnuts and stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Remove shrimp and keep warm. (Leave the vegetables in the pan.).
  • Mix cornstarch with enough cold water to form a thin paste.
  • Stir into marinade.
  • Pour marinade mixture into pan with the vegetables.
  • Cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and become glossy.
  • Pour sauce over shrimp.
  • Serve with rice and cherry tomatoes.

alistair patersons
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This recipe is a winner! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Joshua Owusu
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kasir Mahmud
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. I would recommend this recipe, but I would suggest adding some extra flavor.


Atif Hakro
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Cecelia Demecillo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hams Pogba
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The shrimp were juicy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


As Jihan
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The shrimp were cooked well and the sauce was flavorful.


Justin Schweitzer
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Sikandriii Sahib
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


ORIYUS DALEY (TURN A REC)
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Fasty Ibrahim
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This dish was a disaster! The shrimp were overcooked and the sauce was way too salty. I ended up throwing it all away.


Ingrid Sampson
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


myron Sherman
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Wow, this dish was incredible! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Subhan Sadiq
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Not bad, but not great either. I thought the sauce was a bit bland and the shrimp were a bit tough. I might try it again with some modifications.


MD Shihad
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This dish was a breeze to make and turned out amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It's definitely going into my regular rotation of recipes.


Pubg Update
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Meh, it was okay. The shrimp were a bit overcooked and the sauce was too sweet for my taste. I probably won't make this again.


Brewu Brewu
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Absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. Definitely a keeper!


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