Best Green Tea Shrimp Recipes

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SHRIMP IN GREEN TEA



Shrimp In Green Tea image

Provided by Betty Fussell

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp
1 egg white
1 tablespoon rice wine or sherry
1 1/4 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon water-chestnut powder, see note, or cornstarch
1 tablespoon Longjing or other green tea, see note
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Peel and devein the shrimp, then rinse and dry them well. Beat the egg white with the rice wine or sherry, salt and water-chestnut powder to make a marinade. Coat the shrimp with the mixture and let marinate for an hour.
  • Brew the tea by steeping the leaves in the boiling water in a covered pot. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a wok over high heat, add the oil and when it is very hot, add the shrimp. Stir-fry very quickly, 15 to 30 seconds. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
  • Wipe the wok clean with paper towels. Reheat the wok, pour in three-quarters of the tea, plus two teaspoons of the leaves. Add the shrimp, heat for a minute only and pour contents into serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 199, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 976 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEN TEA SHRIMP



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Make and share this Green Tea Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Peppers

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons green tea leaves
1/3 cup water
3/4 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brewed tea
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper, to taste
peanut oil, for stir-frying
1 slice gingerroot, minced
1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil and pour over the tea leaves.
  • Let the tea steep for 10 minutes and strain.
  • Reserve the tea leaves.
  • Rinse the shrimp under warm running water; Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Add the salt and cornstarch to shrimp and let marinate for 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, reserved brewed tea, chicken broth, sesame oil, sugar and blacwhite pepper; Set aside.
  • Heat a wok over medium-high to high heat and add the oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the ginger.
  • Stir-fry until aromatic (about 30 seconds).
  • Add the shrimp, stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the tea leaves.
  • Stir-fry the shrimp with the tea leaves until the shrimp turn pink.
  • Add the orange bell pepper. Stir-fry for a minute, then add the red bell pepper.
  • Mix the peppers in with the tea leaves.
  • Push everything up to the sides.
  • Add the sauce in the middle of the wok.
  • Bring to a boil, then mix with the other ingredients.
  • Adjust the seasoning, adding extra salt or soy sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 129.4, Sodium 944.8, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 18.7

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