Sweet And Pungent Shrimp Recipe
In this blog post. I will share a Sweet And Pungent Shrimp Recipe that is extremely delicious and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 Egg white (beaten)
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1 pound Raw shrimp
- 1 1⁄2 tbsp Oil
- 1⁄2 tsp Salt
- 5 tbsp Sugar
- 5 tbsp Catsup
- 1⁄4 cup Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sherry wine
- 1⁄2 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes (crushed)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1⁄4 tsp Fresh ginger (minced)
- 5 tbsp Green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Orange zest
- 1⁄2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Peel and clean shrimp. Cut them in half.
- Wash and dry them well. Put egg white on shrimp, and mix.
- Mix 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch and 1/2 tsp salt. Add to shrimp, and stir.
- Add 1 1/2 tbsp oil, and mix well. Put in the fridge for 2 hours.
- Take out the shrimp, and put the remaining cornstarch on them. Make sure they are dry.
- Heat fryer to 350°F. Take off extra cornstarch, and separate shrimp.
- Fry until golden brown. Mix with sauce, and toss to coat quickly.
- To make sauce: mix sugar, salt, vinegar, catsup; keep aside.
- Mix sherry and cornstarch; keep aside.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a wok; add garlic, ginger, zests, green onion, and red pepper.
- Cook for 30 seconds; stir in catsup mix.
- Right away, add the sherry mixture; cook until a bit thick.
Notes
- Quality Shrimp: Opt for fresh, large shrimp, or properly thaw frozen ones.
- Marinating Time: Let shrimp soak in the sweet and pungent sauce for at least 2 hours.
- Cornstarch Coating: Ensure an even coat for a crispy texture when frying.