Seafood Recipes - Quick Fried Shrimps With Cashews

Ingredients

• 1lb (0.5kg) small peeled shrimp

• 1 tbsp rice wine or sherry

• 1 egg white, lightly beaten

• 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

• salt and pepper

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1/4 cup (50ml) vegetable oil

• 1 cup (125g) unsalted cashews

• 2 inch (5cm) piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped

• 3 spring onions, chopped 

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Method:

1. Put the shrimps into a shallow dish. Beat half the wine or sherry, the egg white, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, seasoning and ground ginger together until the mixture forms a smooth batter. Pour over the shrimps and toss gently to coat them. Set aside for 30 minutes.

2. Heat the oil in a large, deep-frying-pan. When it is hat, add the cashews and fry, turning occasionally, fry for 5 minutes. Push them to the side of the pan and stir in the shrimps. Stir fry for 3 minutes, or until they are heated through.

3. Stir in the remaining ingredients, except the wine or sherry and cornstarch and stir-fry for a further 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining wine or sherry and cornstarch and mix the cashews into the other ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes translucent.

4. Transfer the mixture to a warmed serving dish and serve at once.