Recipe for Genghis Cohens Crackerjack Shrimp 
All Recipes
Site Search Engine - Search Over 300,000 Recipes
Site Search Engine for Recipes

Yield:
6
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
SHRIMP ----------------
1 tbl Sherry or shaoxing wine
(Shaoxing wine is available at Asian mar
1/2 tsp salt
1 x egg white beaten
1 cup cornstarch plus
1 tbl cornstarch divided
1/2 tbl vegetable oil
1 lb peeled medium shrimp deveined
2 cup peanut oil
----------------- ASSEMBLY ----------------
1 tbl ketchup
1 tbl chicken broth
2 tbl sugar
1/2 tsp Asian chile sauce
3 x garlic cloves thinly sliced
1/2 tsp minced ginger root
Instructions:
Instructions: For the Shrimp: Combine the wine, salt, egg white, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and the vegetable oil. Add the shrimp; marinate 30 minutes. Place the remaining cornstarch in a bowl. Add the shrimp; toss well. Place the shrimp in a colander and shake to remove any excess cornstarch.

Heat a wok over high heat then add the peanut oil. Heat to 375 degrees. Drop half the shrimp into the oil and cook until light golden, 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Cook the rest of the shrimp. Drain the oil from the wok.

For Assembly: Heat the wok over high heat. Combine the ketchup, chicken broth, sugar, chile sauce, garlic and ginger and add to the wok. Bring to a boil. Add the shrimp; toss to coat. Divide the lettuce among 6 plates and top with the shrimp.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Email this Recipe:
If you would like to email yourself the recipe for later use, or share the recipe with your friends or family, enter the email addresses below and this recipe will be emailed to you and others as well.

Your Name:
Your Email:
Email To 1:
Email To 2:
Email To 3:
  ... Genevas Party Punch   ::   Genoa Toasts   ...