Chinese Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
Hey there, food enthusiasts! Today, I'm excited to share with you a recipe that will satisfy your cravings for bold flavors and succulent shrimp: Shrimp in Garlic Sauce. As an experienced chef and passionate food blogger, I can't wait to introduce you to this mouthwatering dish that showcases the irresistible combination of plump shrimp and aromatic garlic. Get ready to indulge in a flavor-packed experience that will leave you wanting more!
Equipment
- 1 wok
- 1 small bowl
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 broccoli florets
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound fresh medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add garlic and ginger root and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water chestnuts, snow peas, broccoli, bell pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and shrimp to the pan. Cook, stirring, until shrimp turns pink, about 2 minutes.
- Combine the chicken broth, rice vinegar, fish sauce, and dry sherry in a small bowl. Mix well and pour into the shrimp mixture; stir to combine.
- Combine cornstarch and water and stir into the wok. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
Start with fresh and deveined shrimp to ensure a juicy and tender result. The star of this dish is the aromatic garlic, so don't hold back! Mince several cloves of garlic to release their flavors and fragrance. Sauté the garlic in a hot skillet until it becomes golden and fragrant, infusing the oil with its enticing aroma. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, absorbing the garlicky goodness.