Description
Cashew Shrimp Delight brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to your dinner table with succulent shrimp and crunchy cashews. Zesty garlic, ginger, and soy sauce blend perfectly, creating a quick and satisfying meal that promises restaurant-quality taste in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp
Nuts:
- 1 cup (150 grams) cashew nuts, roasted
Sauce and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) fresh ginger, minced
Instructions
- Craft a harmonious blend of flavor-rich sauce by combining hoisin sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, freshly minced ginger, and crushed garlic in a small mixing bowl, whisking until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Warm of olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Generously season raw shrimp with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring even distribution of seasoning across each piece.
- Gently introduce seasoned shrimp into the heated skillet, executing a dynamic stir-fry technique for approximately 6-7 minutes until the seafood transforms into a vibrant pink hue and achieves complete culinary doneness.
- Carefully transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate, preserving their optimal temperature and texture.
- Pour the pre-prepared sauce mixture into the identical skillet, allowing it to simmer and gradually thicken for 1-2 minutes while stirring consistently to prevent potential scorching.
- Reintroduce the perfectly cooked shrimp and roasted cashews into the glossy sauce, delicately tossing to ensure comprehensive coating and uniform heat distribution.
- Remove the skillet from heat, presenting a luxurious, glossy cashew shrimp dish ready for immediate serving.
Notes
- Quickly marinate shrimp with salt and pepper before cooking to enhance natural flavors and ensure even seasoning.
- Stir-fry shrimp precisely 7 minutes to achieve perfect pink color without overcooking, maintaining tender and juicy texture.
- Use same skillet for sauce and shrimp to capture delicious caramelized bits, adding extra depth to the overall dish.
- Roast cashews beforehand to intensify their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunchy contrast against tender shrimp.
- Control sauce thickness by continuous stirring and watching for bubbling, preventing burning and ensuring smooth consistency.
- Serve immediately after combining ingredients to enjoy optimal temperature and prevent shrimp from becoming rubbery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg