Shrimp Shanghai

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup rye whiskey
  • 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 8 water chestnuts, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Combine soy sauce, whiskey, ginger, garlic, sugar and stock in a large bowl.
  2. Add shrimp and mix well.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Drain shrimp, reserving marinade.
  5. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  6. Add shrimp and stir-fry 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add peas and stir-fry 1 minute.
  8. Add water chestnuts and stir-fry 1 minute.
  9. Remove shrimp and keep warm. (Leave the vegetables in the pan.).
  10. Mix cornstarch with enough cold water to form a thin paste.
  11. Stir into marinade.
  12. Pour marinade mixture into pan with the vegetables.
  13. Cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and become glossy.
  14. Pour sauce over shrimp.
  15. Serve with rice and cherry tomatoes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

374 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 18g 23% DV
Carbs 44.6g 16% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2226mg 97% DV
Potassium 277.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 45.5mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 228.3mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 11.5mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 41mg 3% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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