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garlic shrimp stirfry

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Jessica Hannan
Austin, TX

Chinese food is a staple around here, as it is typically tomato free, and won't kill me. (Attack of the killer tomatoes EEEEEK!) It is super easy and very tasty. Serve with hot jasmine rice.

(2 ratings)
yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For garlic shrimp stirfry

  • 1/2
    inch piece ginger root
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • 1 lb
    precooked tail on shrimp, thawed
  • 1 can
    sliced water chestnuts
  • 3
    green onions
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    oyster sauce
  • 3 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/4 c
    corn starch
  • 1/4 c
    water

How To Make garlic shrimp stirfry

  • 1
    Combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce and broth in a small bowl, set to the side.
  • 2
    Slice the ginger root thinly and quarter the garlic. Place in wok with sunflower oil and turn heat to medium high. Slice the green onions and set to the side.
  • 3
    When oil is hot and the ginger crispy, remove ginger and garlic. Add shrimp, green onions, and water chestnuts to the wok, stir fry 2-3 minutes.
  • 4
    Pour the sauce mixture into the wok, bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water, add to the wok. Whisk, and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes shiney.

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