Butter Shrimp Recipe
- 3/4 lb large raw shrimp
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp. unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 2 Tbsp. veg. oil
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
- 1 x fresh red jalapeno chile seeded, chopped
- 1 x fresh green jalapeno chile seeded, chopped
- 2 x green onions chopped
- 1 Tbsp. rice wine or possibly dry sherry
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce (or possibly 1/4 tspn salt)
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact, then butterfly them.
- Place in a medium bowl with cornstarch and salt; stir to coat.
- Let stand for 10 min.
- Toast coconut in a wok over low heat, stirring frequently, till golden brown-brown, 4 to 5 min.
- Remove coconut from wok.
- Place wok over high heat till warm.
- Add in 1 1/2 Tbsp.
- oil, swirling to coat sides.
- Add in shrimp; stir-fry for 2 min.
- Remove shrimp.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add in remaining 1/2 Tbsp.
- oil and butter to wok, swirling to coat sides.
- Add in garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add in chiles and green onions; stir-fry for 2 min.
- Return shrimp to wok and add in wine, soy sauce, sugar, and toasted coconut.
- Cook till heated through.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
shrimp, cornstarch, salt, coconut, oil, butter, garlic, fresh red, fresh green jalapeno chile, green onions, rice wine, soy sauce, sugar
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/butter-shrimp-95558 (may not work)