3-2-1 SHRIMP

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Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups naturally brewed rice vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup naturally brewed soy sauce
1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
4 pieces green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal, whites and greens separated
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup 1/2" diced tomatoes
1 cup shelled edamame
1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

Prepare the 3-2-1 sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce until the sugar dissolves.
Place a saucepan over high heat and sauté the garlic and ginger until softened, about 2 minutes.
Deglaze the saucepan with the vinegar mixture, bring to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer the sauce to a blender and addd the butter, a few cubes at a time, blending on high speed until smooth.
Check the flavor and correct seasoning as necessary
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Place a wok lightly coated with oil over high heat. Add the white part of the green onions and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes
Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until just pink, 2-3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, edamame, and 1/2 cup of the sauce and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with green onion tops, and serve family style.
Serve with black rice or mashed potatoes.
Leftover sauce freezes well