THAI GINGER & SWEET RED CHILI SHRIMP

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From the internet - from a site called Once Upon a Chef. Looks great! Time includes 30 minute marinating time.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons peanut oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated (see photos below on how to prepare)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons thai sweet red chili sauce
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (see note below)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
4 scallions, green parts only thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red bell peppers, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Place shrimp in bowl with dry sherry and salt and marinate for 30 minutes. Toss every so often.
  • Heat a large wok or 12-inch skillet until very hot.
  • While pan is heating, lay shrimp out on paper towels and pat dry.
  • Add 2 tablespoons peanut oil to pan and heat until sizzling.
  • Add half of the shrimp to the pan (they should be in a single layer) and stir-fry (cook, stirring continuously) until just pink but not cooked through, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Transfer partially cooked shrimp to a plate, then add remaining two tablespoons of peanut oil to pan and heat until sizzling; add remaining shrimp and stir-fry as you did the first batch.
  • When shrimp are just pink but not cooked through, add reserved shrimp back to pan along with ginger, garlic, sweet red chili sauce and jalepeno peppers; stir-fry about 1 minute more.
  • Add the water, soy sauce, scallion greens and bell pepper and cook until the shrimp are cooked through, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Do not overcook.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to serving dish.
  • Continue to cook sauce until slightly thickened; turn off heat, stir in sesame oil, then pour sauce over shrimp.
  • Serve with jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.9, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 345.6, Sodium 571.3, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1, Protein 46.9

Shazain Shaikh
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I would have liked more vegetables in this dish.


Gautam Singh
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This recipe is too spicy for me.


Jutt Haider
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected.


Nadeem jutt 786
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Gabriel Ballman
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Muhammad Ajdar
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The sauce for this dish is amazing. I could drink it by itself.


VICTOR NDIRA
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Francis Shallbest
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This is my new favorite shrimp recipe. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


IMRAN ADAM TV
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Tyler Heffernan
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the shrimp were cooked to perfection.


aneila ramdass
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.