RED AND WHITE PRAWNS (SHRIMP) WITH GREEN VEGETABLES (YUAN YANG X
This is from a recipe book I recently bought entitled Chinese Cooking Made Easy. They describe the dish as follows "The Chinese name for this dish is Yuan Yang Prawns (Shrimp). Pairs of mandarin ducks are also know as yan yang, or love birds, because they are always seen together. The often symbolize affection and happiness." This dish is usually part of banquet. Times are estimated.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Chinese
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel and de-vein the prawns (shrimp) and mix with the pinch of salt, the egg white and the cornflour (cornstarch) past.
- Top and tail the snow peas (mangatout).
- Heat about 2 to 3 tablespoon of the oil in a preheated wok and stir fry the snow peas (mangetout) for about 1 minute and then add the salt and sugar and continue stirring for another minute, remove and place int he centre of a serving platter.
- Heat the remaining oil, par cook the prawns (shrimp) for 1 minute and then remove and drain.
- Pour off the excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the wok and add the spring onion and ginger to flour the oil.
- Add the prawns (shrimp) and stir-fry for about 1 minutes, then add the soy sauce and wine or sherry and blend well and place about half of prawns (shrimp) at one end of the platter.
- Add the chilli bean sauce and tomato puree (paste) to the remaining prawns (Shrimp) in the wok and blend well and then place the red prawns (shrimp) and the other end of the platter and serve.
SHRIMP WITH RED AND YELLOW PEPPERS
Make and share this Shrimp With Red and Yellow Peppers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel the peppers, core and seed them. Cut away any white pith inside the peppers and cut them into narrow 1 1/2" strips.
- Peel and thinly slice the garlic. Put it with the olive oil in a 12" skillet and place over medium high heat. As soon as the garlic begins to sizzle, add the peppers. Season lightly with salt and cook until the peppers are tender, about 10 minutes. Do not stir too often so that the peppers will have a chance to brown lightly.
- While the peppers are cooking, peel the tomatoes and coarsely chop. When the peppers are done, add the tomatoes to the pan. Season them lightly with salt and cook until the tomatoes have reduced and are no longer watery, about 10 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are cooking, peel and devein the shrimp.
- Chop enough of the oregano leaves to measure 1 teaspoon and add it to the tomatoes along with the capers. Cook for about 30 seconds, then add the shrimp and season with salt before stirring them inches Cook the shrimp just until they are pink through and through, 2-3 minutes.
YIN-YANG SHRIMP
This mouth-watering stir-fried shrimp and vegetables with whisky and oyster sauce make a perfectly balanced appetizer.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Chinese
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel and de-vein the prawns, then combine in a bowl with the egg white and cornstarch, adding a pinch of salt.
- In a wok or frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of the oil on a medium heat, stir in the fine beans and scallion, add the soy sauce and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a big plate.
- Heat the remaining oil on a medium heat, add the shrimp and stir-fry until cooked. Add the oyster sauce, Jack Daniels, black pepper, pepper and brown sugar. Stir together quickly.
- Transfer to a separate plate and arrange to resemble the Yin-Yang sign with the fine beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 898.5, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 33
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