Gingered Shrimp
Description
This Gingered Shrimp dish is a vibrant and aromatic weeknight dinner that balances savory umami with bright citrus notes. Large shrimp are quickly marinated in a blend of soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil, then stir-fried to perfection until just pink. The dish is paired with crisp-tender asparagus spears cooked in a light chicken broth reduction thickened with cornstarch for a glossy, clingy sauce. Fresh orange and lemon peels add a sophisticated floral aroma, while julienned green onions provide a fresh crunch. Served over fluffy long-grain rice, this meal comes together in under 30 minutes. It is light enough for a summer evening yet hearty enough to satisfy cravings. Perfect for busy nights when you want restaurant-quality flavor without the fuss.Directions
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In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, minced green onions, soy sauce, mirin, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, hot chili oil, grated orange peel, and grated lemon peel.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate the shrimp mixture for 2 to 3 hours, turning occasionally to ensure even marination.
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In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of the chicken broth, dry sherry, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
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Coat a heavy large skillet with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and heat over high heat.
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Add the shrimp with its marinade to the hot skillet. Stir-fry until the shrimp just turn pink, about 2 minutes.
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Transfer the cooked shrimp to a clean bowl using a slotted spoon.
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Add the asparagus pieces and the remaining 1/4 cup of chicken broth to the skillet.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook until the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
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Stir the cornstarch mixture again to recombine, then add it to the skillet with the asparagus.
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Return the shrimp to the skillet. Stir constantly until the sauce turns translucent and thickens, about 2 minutes.
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Mix in the julienned green onions.
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Mound the cooked rice on a deep platter. Ladle the shrimp and asparagus mixture over the rice.
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Garnish with orange peel julienne and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 96.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.8g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 172.5mg58%
- Sodium 355.3mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.2g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.2g
- Protein 22.7g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
ginger, shrimp, stir-fry, asparagus, seafood, soy sauce, sesame oil, quick dinner, rice bowl, asian-inspired, weeknight meal, light protein
