DRUNKEN LEMONGRASS SHRIMP

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Make and share this Drunken Lemongrass Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Izzy Knight

Categories     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled,and,deveined,tails left intact
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 shallots, peeled & halved
6 dried red chili peppers
2 stalks lemongrass, bottom 6 inches only,cut into 2 inch lengths,and crushed
1/4 cup fried garlic, slices
1 sprig cilantro
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon lime, juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon packed light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Marinate the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, rice wine, cornstarch and salt; toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
  • Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl combine the rice wine, lime juice, soy sauce, oyster-flavored sauce, fish sauce and brown sugar; stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Place a wok over high heat until hot.
  • Add the oil, swirling to coat the sides.
  • Add the shallots, chili peppers, lemongrass and fried garlic; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Slide the shrimp into the wok; cook, stirring, until the shrimp begin to turn pink, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in the sauce; reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the shrimp are cooked through and the shallots are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Scoop into shallow bowl and garnish with the cilantro sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.9, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 107.3, Sodium 1457.1, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 13.5

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