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Garlic Sauce Shrimp Recipe
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 can water chestnuts
- 1 can bamboo shoots
- 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 lb shrimp
- 3/4 cup peanuts
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 lb pork
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions:
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Prepare Vegetables:
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- Add 1-2 tbsp of lemon juice to the boiling water.
- Drop in the water chestnuts and bamboo shoots.
- Boil for a few minutes, then drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Refrigerate until ready to use. This helps remove any tinny taste from canned vegetables.
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Cooking:
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add 1 tbsp of canola oil to the wok.
- Break up the pork and add it to the wok. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, and seasoned salt to taste.
- Stir fry for a couple of minutes until the pork starts to brown.
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Adding Shrimp:
- Add the shrimp to the wok and stir fry for about 1 minute until they start to turn pink and become opaque.
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Vegetables and Sauces:
- Add any fresh vegetables of your choice to the wok and stir fry for another minute.
- Pour in the oyster sauce, chicken broth, and white wine. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
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Thickening the Sauce:
- Mix the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the wok to thicken the sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
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Finishing Touches:
- Stir in the sliced green onions and light soy sauce.
- If your wok has a cover, cover it and let the dish simmer on low heat for about 1 minute to allow the flavors to meld.
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Final Adjustments and Serving:
- Taste the dish and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Garlic Sauce Shrimp hot with steamed rice.
This Garlic Sauce Shrimp recipe combines the flavors of succulent shrimp, tender pork, crunchy water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots in a savory garlic sauce. It’s perfect for a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired stir-fry dinner, ready in under an hour. Enjoy this dish as a delicious and satisfying meal any day of the week!