SHRIMP AND LEEKS RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Shrimp and Leeks Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by DebCooks

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sugar
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined.
3 T peanut oil, divided
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
6 cups bias-sliced leeks, white and light green parts only
1/4 c diced red bell pepper
1/4 c chicken broth
2 tsp soy sauce
Cook white rice
Frizzled Leeks
1 leek-sliced white and green part only sliced in rounds or matchstick-size strips
2 T flour
1 c peanut oil
salt to taste

Steps:

Combine sesame seeds, salt, pepper flakes, black pepper, and sugar. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with sesame seed mixture. Heat 2 T oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and stir fry until firm about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate. Heat remaining 1 T oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in ginger, cook 1 minute. Add leeks; stir-fry until softened, 3-4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, broth and soy sauce. Simmer 1 minute. Frizzled Leeks: Heat peanut oil add leek and fry until crisp and brown. Drain on paper towels, Serve on a bed of rice, then leeks,then shrimp and frizzled leeks on top.