Elegant Shrimp On Chinese Spoons Recipes

CHINESE TAKE-OUT SHRIMP WITH GARLIC

Chinese Take-Out Shrimp with Garlic image

There is a great garlic flavor to this with an underlying heat that is fabulous served over rice!

Provided by KMOMMYZ

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
10 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup snow peas
1 cup small white button mushrooms
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

Heat oil in wok or large skillet until very hot. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in the hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the water chestnuts, snow peas, mushrooms, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and shrimp to the pan. Cook, stirring, until shrimp turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
Combine the chicken broth, rice vinegar, fish sauce, and dry sherry in a small bowl. Pour into the shrimp mixture; cook and stir briefly to combine. Combine the cornstarch and water and stir into the wok. Stir until sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1089.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

BLOODY MARY SHRIMP COCKTAIL IN CHINESE SOUP SPOONS(AMUSE BOUCHE)

Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail in Chinese Soup Spoons(Amuse Bouche) image

You can always serve this appetizer as an ordinary shrimp cocktail, with shrimp and sauce on the side (or in a martini glass). However, for a dramatic presentation and for the most effective delivery of the sauce, porcelain Chinese soup spoons are the way to go. Not only are they perfect for single servings, they eliminate the issue of "double-dipping." And, in each spoon you have the right amount of sauce to fulfill its promise of "going straight to your head." Feel free to adjust the amount of vodka in the sauce to suit your preference, either for a stronger taste or less of a bite. I promise that you'll be the talk of the town after serving this sensational (and quick and easy!) appetizer! Porcelain Chinese soup spoons are available at an inexpensive price at most Oriental supermarkets or on-line through Amazon.com.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories Healthy

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

16 large shrimp, cooked peeled and deveined (large, not jumbo)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup water
1 ounce vodka
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/8 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
1 dash cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 jalapeno, sliced into rounds and seeds removed (optional, for garnish. I even like the canned pickled jalapeno slices,if I'm in a hurry)

Steps:

Whisk the tomato paste and water in a measuring cup until smooth (the mixture should be of a somewhat thick consistency). Add the vodka, lemon juice, horseradish, and sugar. Season to taste with the salt, pepper, and cayenne.
Serve individually in 16 porcelain Chinese soup spoons by adding about a 1/2 tablespoon of sauce into each spoon, topped with a shrimp and a jalapeno slice, if desired. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.7, Fat 0.1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 58.4, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1