Mango Shrimp
"This recipe is based on one by Ken Hom. We like it for it's refreshing taste. Also very easy to put together and quick to cook. Don't leave out the sesame oil, I think it is integral to the dish. Preparation time includes refrigerator resting time for shrimp."
photo by lornewoods
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, cleaned, peeled, and deveined
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, plus
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 lb mango, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil, plus
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons garlic, chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- chopped scallion, for garnishing
directions
- In a bowl large enough to hold the shrimp, combine the egg white, cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp sesame oil, and white pepper.
- Pat the shrimps dry, and mix them well with this marinade, making sure all are well coated.
- Leave in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan until very hot.
- Add 2 TBS peanut oil.
- When the oil is very hot, remove the wok from the heat and add the prawns.
- Stir vigorously to prevent them sticking, return to heat and cook until they turn white, about 2 minutes depending upon the size of your shrimp.
- Remove the shrimp, and discard the oil.
- Wipe wok with paper toweling, removing all residues.
- Return the wok to the heat, again heating until very hot.
- Add 1 1/2 TBS peanut oil, and when very hot, add the ginger and garlic.
- Stir fry for 10 seconds.
- Return the shrimp to the wok and add the rice wine or sherry, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Stir-fry for one minute.
- Add the mango cubes and stir gently for 1 minute to warm them.
- Stir in 2 tsp sesame oil.
- Serve with rice, garnished with chopped scallions.
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Reviews
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Excellent combination of flavors and so easy and quick to make! We had this with broccoli (lightly steamed then sautéed with peanut oil and garlic right before serving), sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds (a very nice and tasty touche finale!). I followed the recipe exactly. Thanks for a keeper! -
Love this receipe! White peper, scallion, sesame oil, ginger, white wine are absolutely must! Was raved at in potluck party -
Great recipe! New family favorite. I served it with Jasmine rice and spring rolls as a main course. It was quick and easy to prepare , although I marinated the shrimp longer. -
I adored this. Substitute for the white pepper if you're not a real fan because it dominates. I served this with stir fried broccoli and cauliflower and I wouldn't change a thing. -
Very tasty and very filling. Mangoes arn't in season here at the moment so I used tin mangoes which worked fine. Love the sesame through the dish. I served with rice. Thanks for posting.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
FlemishMinx
Belgium
I am an American married to a Belgian, and have lived in Belgium since December 1999. Cooking is my major hobby. I'm also an avid reader, but I have difficulty finding the time. I love to travel. Since moving to Europe I've been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to go a couple of times per year to Paris, as well as having visited London, Rome, Florence, Naples, Amsterdam, and of course Brussels and Antwerp. I've seen at least parts of most regions of France, as well as parts of Germany, Austria, a great deal of Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Luxembourg, and Monaco. I'm absolutely in love with the Bay of Naples and Sorrento coast areas of Italy, which my husband and I recently re-visited on a trip that included Rome, Puglia, Umbria and Marche. I'm still looking forward to Ireland, Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic . . . the list is too long ! One of the bonuses of travel is getting to taste the local cuisine, and afterward trying to figure out how to duplicate it at home.
I think cooking is one of the nicest things a person can do for someone they love (including themself!)
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