Aromatic Stir-Fried Shrimp for Two

Name: Aromatic Stir-Fried Shrimp for Two
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 pound, extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 count), peeled and deveined; 1 1/2 teaspoons, dry sherry; 1 teaspoon, soy sauce; 2 , scallions, white and light green parts, minced, plus scallion greens, sliced thin and reserved; 1 medium clove, garlic, minced or pressed with garlic press (about 1 teaspoon); 1/4 inch piece, fresh ginger, peeled and minced (about 1 teaspoon); 1 teaspoon, peanut oil or vegetable oil, plus an additional 1 tablespoon; 1/4 cup, water; 1 teaspoon, toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon, oyster sauce; 1/8 teaspoon, granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon, cornstarch

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A simple shrimp broth boosts flavor while a dash of cornstarch gives the sauce just the right body.

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

When developing our shrimp stir-fry, we discovered a few tricks for obtaining perfectly cooked shrimp in a flavorful, lightly thickened sauce: partially butterflying large shrimp (accomplished by deveining) and then cooking them for a mere ...

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