Shanghai Shrimp Delight (上海虾仁美味)
Shanghai Shrimp Delight is a classic dish in Shanghai cuisine, featuring tender shrimp in a savory and slightly sweet sauce. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and stir to coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve the Shanghai Shrimp Delight hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large skillet Small bowl Whisk
Tools
Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Serve with steamed rice or noodles and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
Tips & tricks
Tip: Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
Cost
$15