Shrimp with Chilies and Cashews
Ingredients
| 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined | ||
| 1 bunch scallions | ||
| 1/2 sweet red bell pepper, cut into strips | ||
| 2 garlic cloves, minced | ||
| 3 tbs soy sauce | ||
| 3 tbs dry sheery | ||
| White pepper to taste | ||
| 2 dried hot red chilies | ||
| 1/3 cup whole salted cashews | ||
| 2 tbs vegetable oil | ||
| Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish |
Try this Asian flavor spin with fresh shrimp. The garlic, soy sauce, chilies and sherry give this dish a satisfying kick. You can prepare this dish in about 20 minutes start to finish.
- Slice the scallions on the diagonal into 1 inch lengths.
- In a bowl mix together the garlic, soy sauce, sherry, black pepper and 3tbs of water.
- Gently stir in the chilies, red pepper, shrimp, and nuts.
- Cover tightly and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
- Drain the marinate reserving it in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a wok or large sauce pan. Add the shrimp mixture and scallions and saute over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour in the reserved marinade and bring to a bubbling boil.
- Adjust seasoning and serve immediately over rice and garnish with cilantro.
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