Butter Shrimp Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 lb large raw shrimp
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp. unsweetened desiccated coconut
  • 2 Tbsp. veg. oil
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
  • 1 x fresh red jalapeno chile seeded, chopped
  • 1 x fresh green jalapeno chile seeded, chopped
  • 2 x green onions chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. rice wine or possibly dry sherry
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce (or possibly 1/4 tspn salt)
  • 1/2 tsp sugar

Directions

  1. Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact, then butterfly them. Place in a medium bowl with cornstarch and salt; stir to coat. Let stand for 10 min.
  2. Toast coconut in a wok over low heat, stirring frequently, till golden brown-brown, 4 to 5 min. Remove coconut from wok.
  3. Place wok over high heat till warm. Add in 1 1/2 Tbsp. oil, swirling to coat sides. Add in shrimp; stir-fry for 2 min. Remove shrimp.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add in remaining 1/2 Tbsp. oil and butter to wok, swirling to coat sides. Add in garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add in chiles and green onions; stir-fry for 2 min.
  5. Return shrimp to wok and add in wine, soy sauce, sugar, and toasted coconut. Cook till heated through.
  6. This recipe yields 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 122g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 245  
Calories from Fat 142 58%
Total Fat 16.28g 20%
Saturated Fat 7.14g 29%
Trans Fat 0.18g  
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 667mg 28%
Potassium 236mg 7%
Total Carbs 5.73g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugars 0.78g 1%
Protein 18.22g 29%
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