Name: Braised shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: (453g) large head-on and shell-on shrimp; (30ml) vegetable oil; garlic cloves; inch piece of ginger; green onions; (30ml) Shaoxing wine; (30ml) light soy sauce; (12g) sugar; (0.6g) white pepper powder

Braised Shrimp, also known as a dish from Shandong cuisine, are renowned for their unique flavor and delicious large prawns. With a vibrant red color and exquisite taste, this dish can be served as a standalone main course, enjoyed with steamed rice, or as a luxurious dish for special occasions, paired with other dishes to create a festive atmosphere.

Ingredients

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1 lbs (453g) large head-on and shell-on shrimp (remove the pointed parts and antennae from the shrimp heads, and devein the shrimp using a toothpick)
2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 inch piece of ginger (thinly sliced)
4 green onions (thinly sliced)

Sauce:

2 tbsp (30ml) Shaoxing wine (or dry white wine)
2 tbsp (30ml) light soy sauce
1 tbsp (12g) sugar
1/4 tsp (0.6g) white pepper powder

Instructions

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Step 1

In a small bowl, blend the sauce ingredients and stir until well combined. Set aside.
Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
Step 3

Add the garlic, ginger, and green onions and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the sauce to the skillet, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 4

Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate and garnish with green onions. Serve hot with rice.

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