Stir Fried Shrimp In Shells I Recipes

SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Stir the cornstarch, stock, soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they're cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet.
• Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the skillet. Add the vegetables, ginger and garlic powder and stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Stir the cornstarch mixture in the skillet. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens. Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve over the rice.

SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Put the shrimp in a medium bowl with 2 cups cold water and 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Stir to combine and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse the shrimp under cold running water and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Pat the shrimp with more paper towels to thoroughly dry.
• Combine the chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and crushed red pepper in a medium bowl. Stir until the cornstarch is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
• Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add the oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Carefully add the shrimp in a single layer. Allow to cook for 2 minutes, using a wooden spoon or spatula to stir-fry them. Add the garlic, ginger and scallion whites and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the snow peas and bell pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the cornstarch mixture and scallion greens and stir-fry until the sauce has thickened, about 15 seconds. Immediately transfer the stir-fry to a dish. Serve with rice.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP IN SHELLS II

Steps:

• 1. Wash shrimp. Remove legs, leaving shells intact then devein (see HOW-TO, _Shrimp: To buy, store, devein or shell). (If large, cut each shrimp, shell and all, in 1/2 or 3 pieces.) Cut scallion in 1/2-inch sections. Crush garlic mince ginger root. 2. In one cup, combine catsup, sherry and water. In a second cup, blend cornstarch, sugar, pepper and remaining cold water to a paste. 3. Heat oil. Add salt, then garlic stir-fry to brown lightly. Add shrimp and stirfry until pink (2 to 3 minutes). Remove from pan. 4. Heat remaining oil. Add ginger root and scallion stir-fry a few times. Stir in catsup-sherry mixture and heat quickly. 5· Return shrimp and stir in only to reheat. Then stir in cornstarch paste to thicken and serve at once.The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

EASY SHRIMP STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the soy sauce, garlic powder and ginger; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry broccoli in oil for 2 minutes. Add red pepper and onions; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the shrimp, Oriental vegetables and garlic; cook 3 minutes longer. , Stir cornstarch mixture and stir into shrimp mixture. Add the peanuts. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

CREAMY SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry vegetables in butter until crisp-tender. Add shrimp; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Reduce heat to low. Add the sour cream, yogurt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through (do not boil). Serve over rice.

CHINESE TRINIDADIAN STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH RUM

Steps:

• 1. Using kitchen shears, cut through the shrimp shells two-thirds of the length down the back of the shrimp. Remove the legs and devein the shrimp, leaving the shells and tails on. In a medium bowl toss the shrimp with the lime juice for a few seconds. Rinse the shrimp, drain, and set on a plate lined with paper towels. With more paper towels pat the shrimp dry. In a small bowl combine the ketchup, rum, soy sauce, and ground white pepper.
• 2. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Swirl in the oil, add the garlic and ginger, then, using a metal spatula, stir-fry 10 seconds or until the aromatics are fragrant. Push the aromatics to the sides of the wok, carefully add the shrimp and spread them evenly in one layer in the wok. Cook undisturbed 1 minute, letting the shrimp begin to sear. Sprinkle on the salt and stir-fry 30 seconds or until the shrimp begin to turn orange. Add the tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions and stir-fry 1 minute or until the shrimp have turned almost totally orange. Swirl the ketchup mixture into the wok and stir-fry 1 minute or until the shrimp are just cooked through and the sauce coats the shrimp. Stir in the cilantro.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP, CHINESE STYLE

Steps:

• Marinate the shrimp, in shells, for about 15 minutes in the soy sauce, sherry, and ginger. Drain.
• Stir-fry in a hot pan (on med. high heat) with the peanut oil and garlic until the color of the shrimp changes to pink.
• Add the green onions, salt and sesame oil. Toss until the onions barely wilt.
• Serve hot and let guests remove the shells right at the table!

STIR-FRY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, asparagus and 1 tablespoon water. Cook over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add shrimp and stir-fry sauce to skillet; cook and stir until hot. Serve shrimp mixture over cooked rice.

STIR FRIED SHRIMP IN GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Butter fly the shrimp by cutting along the backside, but not all the way through.
• Place the shrimp in a bowl and add the egg white, cornstarch and 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.
• Mix well.
• The consistency should be silky and the color milky.
• In a large wok, heat 2 cups of the oil to 280 °.
• Turn the shrimp gently in the poaching oil. When they are white and fluffy, remove them with a stainless steel strainer.
• Place the cooked shrimp in a colander to drain.
• In a small saucepan, mix the chicken broth, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sherry, garlic, ginger, sugar, and chili paste.
• Stir well.
• Bring the garlic sauce to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer.
• In a clean wok, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil to smoking.
• Add the sliced water chestnuts and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
• Add the garlic sauce, stir, and bring to a boil.
• Mix together the cornstarch and cold water and stir the mixture into the wok and bring to a boil.
• Stir until thickened and add the shrimp.
• Toss and stir 3 times until well coated.
• Stir in the sliced scallions and serve.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP IN SHELLS I

Steps:

• 1. Wash shrimp. Remove legs, leaving shells intact then devein (see HOW-TO, _Shrimp: To buy, store, devein or shell).2. Mince scallion stalk and ginger root then combine with soy sauce, sherry and salt. 3. Heat oil. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pinkish (1 to 2 minutes). Add sugar stir-fry 1/2 minute more. 4. Add scallion-soy mixture and stir-fry another 2 minutes. Serve hot or cold. NOTE: These shrimp, served cold, are excellent as appetizers, buffet dishes or picnic snacks. VARIATIONS: * For the scallion-soy mixture prepared in step 2 and added in step 4, substitute any of the following: __A: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sherry, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Then at the end of step 3 add 2 scallion stalks and 1 garlic clove, both minced stir-fry a few times. Add the substitute mixture as in step 4. __B: 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sherry, 2 slices fresh ginger root, minced, and 1/2 tablespoon vinegar. Add as in step 4 and heat quickly, stirring. Then cook, covered, over medium heat until shrimp are done (2 to 3 minutes). __C: 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 scallion stalk. In step 3, add to the hot oil 1 garlic clove and 1 slice fresh ginger root, both crushed. (Stir-fry a few times before adding shrimp.) For the sugar in step 3, substitute 1 tablespoon sherry. Pick up step 4. __D: 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons stock and 1/4 cup scallions, cut in 1/2-inch sections. In step 3, add to the hot oil 1/2 teaspoon salt, before adding shrimp. Pick up step 4. __E: 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, I tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon sugar. At the end of step 3, add 6 scallion stalks, cut in 1-inch sections and 1 slice fresh ginger root, minced. Stir-fry a few times then pick up step 4. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.