Chinese Trinidadian Stir Fried Shrimp With Rum Food

CHINESE TRINIDADIAN STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH RUM

Steps:

• 1. Using kitchen shears, cut through the shrimp shells two-thirds of the length down the back of the shrimp. Remove the legs and devein the shrimp, leaving the shells and tails on. In a medium bowl toss the shrimp with the lime juice for a few seconds. Rinse the shrimp, drain, and set on a plate lined with paper towels. With more paper towels pat the shrimp dry. In a small bowl combine the ketchup, rum, soy sauce, and ground white pepper.
• 2. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Swirl in the oil, add the garlic and ginger, then, using a metal spatula, stir-fry 10 seconds or until the aromatics are fragrant. Push the aromatics to the sides of the wok, carefully add the shrimp and spread them evenly in one layer in the wok. Cook undisturbed 1 minute, letting the shrimp begin to sear. Sprinkle on the salt and stir-fry 30 seconds or until the shrimp begin to turn orange. Add the tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions and stir-fry 1 minute or until the shrimp have turned almost totally orange. Swirl the ketchup mixture into the wok and stir-fry 1 minute or until the shrimp are just cooked through and the sauce coats the shrimp. Stir in the cilantro.

CHINESE TRINIDADIAN STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH RUM

Steps:

• 1 Line a plate with a few layers of paper towels
• 2 Toss together the shrimp and lime juice in a mixing bowl for a few seconds, then rinse and drain
• 3 Whisk together the ketchup, rum, soy sauce and white pepper in a small bowl to form a sauce
• 4 Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat, until a bead of water tossed in vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact
• 5 Swirl in the oil, then add the garlic and ginger
• 6 Stir-fry for 10 seconds or until fragrant
• 7 Push the garlic and ginger to the sides, then carefully add the shrimp in a single layer
• 8 Cook undisturbed for 1 minute, allowing the shrimp to sear on one side
• 9 Sprinkle the salt evenly over them, then stir-fry for 30 seconds or until the shrimp begin to turn bright pink
• 10 Add the tomato, bell pepper and onion; stir-fry for 1 minute or until the shrimp are orange on both sides
• 11 Swirl the sauce into the wok or skillet and stir-fry for 1 minute or until the shrimp are just cooked through (opaque) and coated with the sauce
• 12 Stir in the cilantro; transfer to a plate

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP, CHINESE STYLE

Steps:

• Marinate the shrimp, in shells, for about 15 minutes in the soy sauce, sherry, and ginger. Drain.
• Stir-fry in a hot pan (on med. high heat) with the peanut oil and garlic until the color of the shrimp changes to pink.
• Add the green onions, salt and sesame oil. Toss until the onions barely wilt.
• Serve hot and let guests remove the shells right at the table!