Garlic, Ginger & Scallion Shrimp
The shrimp in this dish may be the star of the show, but they wouldn't shine without the garlic, ginger and scallions that give every bite a kick of flavor!
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 ½ tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 ½ lbs large shrimp , shelled & deveined
- 6 garlic cloves , finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp ginger , scraped and finely chopped
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 scallions , chopped, dark green parts set aside
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Whisk together the egg white, cornstarch, sugar, salt & pepper until a paste forms. Add the shrimp and coat then set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
- In another bowl combine the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat for 3 minutes, then coat the bottom with oil. Add the shrimp and the white & light green parts of the scallion and stir to coat with oil.
- Cook, stirring, until the shrimp is almost cooked through. Add the garlic mixture and the dark green scallions and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are cooked through. Serve with rice.
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