Sauteed Shrimp with Corn in Spicy Wine Sauce

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cleaned with salt, shells reserved
• 2 tablespoons vodka
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons corn oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup sake
• 3 large plum tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups chicken or shrimp stock
• 1 teaspoon coarse or kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels, preferably white or frozen, thawed
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 tablespoon peeled, grated gingerroot
• 3 scallions, finely chopped

1. Combine the shrimp, vodka and egg white in a medium bowl.
2. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small saucepan.
4. Add the garlic and cook over high heat until the ingredients release their flavor, about 1 minute.
5. Add the reserved shrimp shells, sake and half the chopped tomatoes.
6. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
7. Add the stock, salt, white pepper and cornstarch mixture, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
8. Strain through a fine sieve; set aside the liquid.
9. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet until hot but not smoking.
10. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until half cooked, 1 to 2 minutes.
11. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon; set aside.
12. Add the remaining tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper and gingerroot to the skillet.
13. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
14. Return the shrimp and the reserved liquid to the skillet.
15. Stir-fry over medium heat until the ingredients are heated through and the shrimp are cooked, about 3 minutes.
16. Add the scallions, toss and serve immediately.

shrimp, vodka, egg white, corn oil, garlic, sake, tomatoes, chicken, coarse, freshly ground white pepper, cornstarch, fresh corn kernels, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, gingerroot, scallions

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sauteed-shrimp-with-corn-in-spicy-wine-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)