Stir-Fried Ginger Shrimp

By polledl

The peppery flavor of ginger complements the spiciness of the chile paste and sweetness of the rice wine. Serve with jasmine rice and melon slices.

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash of white pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
• 1 cup thinly vertically sliced onion
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup diagonally cut celery

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with ginger, salt, and pepper; toss well. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. Combine 1/2 cup water and next 6 ingredients (through chile paste) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
3. Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture to pan; stir-fry 2 minutes. Remove shrimp mixture from pan; set aside. Wipe pan dry with a paper towel. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add celery; stir-fry 1 minute. Return shrimp mixture to pan; stir-fry 1 minute or until shrimp are done.
4. Add water mixture to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Serve immediately.