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PEKING SHRIMP



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In the summer, we spend as much time as possible at our vacation home in a beach town. I prepare lots of seafood because it's so fresh and readily available there, but this main dish is a year-round favorite. -Janet Edwards, Beaverton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 small green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the corn syrup, soy sauce, sherry, garlic and ginger; set aside. , In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry green pepper in oil for 3 minutes. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. , Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add tomato; heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEKING SHRIMP



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Categories     Shellfish

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 TBS Cornstarch
1/4 C water
1/4 C Corn Syrup
2 TBS Soy Sauce
2 TBS Sherry or Chook Broth
1 Clove Minced Garlic (more)
1/4 tsp ground ginger (more)
Small green Capsicum in 1" pieces
2 TBS Canola Oil
1# Prawns
1 Tomato in wedges

Steps:

  • Combine corn starch & water Mix in next five ingredients and set aside Stir fry capsicum in oil (3-4 min) Add prawns and stir fry (3-4 min) Add reserved mixture, bring to a boil, and simmer to thicken Add tomato wedges Rice/noodles

PEKING SHRIMP (BEIJING FAR JUE HAR)



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An elegant meal - easy, ready in 25 min. - that is featured on the menu at State functions in China. Serve with white rice, stir-fried spinach & toasted sesame seeds, and a Chinese table wine for an authentic, impressive meal. I omit the gingerroot.

Provided by SmHerndon

Categories     Chinese

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb large shrimp, peeled deveined, tails intact (appx 20)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
1 cup chicken stock
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced (or even 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
2 tablespoons finely chopped gingerroot
1 fresh red chili pepper, seeded &, sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced (green &, white parts)
1/3 cup rice wine or 1/3 cup use a light sweet sherry

Steps:

  • Rinse shrimp & pat dry; place in medium bowl & toss with cornstarch.
  • For batter, place egg, egg whites, cornstarch, flour & water in bowl; whisk until smooth. Heat oil in wok or large skillet until medium-hot.
  • Dip shrip by holding tail end into batter; deep fry, turning once, in batches until golden - about 2 minute Remove, drain on paper towel; pour off oil from wok/skillet.
  • For sauce, mix stock, sugar, salt & cornstarch in small bowl & set aside.
  • Reheat wok/skillet over high heat; add garlic, chile, gingerroot & green onions; stir-fry about 1 minute.
  • Add rice wine & broth mixture, stirring constantly until thickened & clear. Add shrimp, simmer, stirring, for 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1217.1, Fat 112.3, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 191.6, Sodium 924.7, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 21.8

PEKING SHRIMP



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This is delicious! I love how easy it comes together. Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home Contest Winning Recipes Annual Recipes 2010 and Janet Edwards of Beaverton, Oregon. I enjoyed this with brown rice, but use what you prefer or have on hand.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 small green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 lb medium shrimp (uncooked, peeled and deveined)
1 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
rice (hot, cooked)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth.
  • Stir in the corn syrup, soy sauce, sherry or broth, garlic, and ginger and set aside.
  • In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry green pepper in hot oil for 3 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and stir-fry 3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink.
  • Stir in the cornstarch mixture and add to the pan.
  • Bring to a boil and cook and stir 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
  • Add tomato and heat through.
  • Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 915.2, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.8, Protein 16.4

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