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Ingredients
1 pound medium shrimp
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 egg white
1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic (see note)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons dry sherry
¼ cup chicken stock
2 cups peanut oil
4 scallions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
½ pound snow peas, strings removed
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
8 grams carbs; 183 milligrams cholesterol; 1136 calories; 51 grams monosaturated fat; 36 grams polyunsaturated fat; 19 grams saturated fat; 112 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 768 milligrams sodium; 26 grams protein; 3 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Shell the shrimp, rinse them and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle with the coarse salt and add cold water to cover. Leave them for at least five minutes.
- Step 2
Mix the cornstarch with one tablespoon water until smooth. Lightly beat the egg white with a fork and mix in the cornstarch mixture.
- Step 3
Rinse the shrimp, drain them well and coat them with the egg white. Leave them to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Step 4
Meanwhile, combine the chili paste, sesame oil, sherry and stock in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Step 5
Heat the peanut oil in a wok or deep fryer until it is just hot enough so that a shrimp will float when added to it. Add the remaining shrimp and cook for 15 seconds, just enough to turn them opaque. Stir with a fork or chopsticks to prevent them from sticking together. Be very careful not to overcook. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain the shrimp on paper towels. (The oil can be reused twice only, with seafood.)
- Step 6
Pour off all but a tablespoon oil. Stir-fry the scallions, garlic and ginger for one minute. Add the snow peas and fry for about 30 seconds.
- Step 7
Add the chili paste-sherry mixture and stir well. Add the shrimp, just long enough to heat through. Serve immediately.
Private Notes
Comments
I was looking for a recipe to make spicy bay scallops with snow peas because I had them in the refrigerator. Kep everything the same except I made my own chili paste with chiles and garlic. It was good!