Oil-Braised Shrimp
Shandong oil-braised prawns, glossy and tender with a delicious, savory flavor.
Ingredients
large shrimp
750 g
MSG
2 g
salt
5 g
sugar
50 g
vinegar
10 g
cooking wine
20 g
shredded scallion
5 g
shredded ginger
5 g
stock
150 g
peanut oil
50 g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Trim the whiskers and claws from the shrimp, remove the sand sac from the head and the vein along the back, then wash clean.
2
Step 2
Heat oil in a wok over medium heat until it reaches about 50% hot. Add the shrimp and pan-fry until both sides turn golden, then remove and set aside.
3
Step 3
Leave a little oil in the wok, add shredded scallion, shredded ginger, cooking wine, salt, sugar, vinegar, and stock. Add the fried shrimp, bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes. Stir in the MSG to mix evenly. Arrange the shrimp on a serving plate, reduce the remaining sauce until thickened, and drizzle it over the shrimp before serving.
