Sauteed shrimp with corn in spicy wine sauce

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLarge shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells
Reserved
2tablespoonsVodka
1eachLalrge egg white, lightly beaten
3tablespoonsCorn oil
5eachesGarlic oils, minced
1tablespoonSoaked, minced dried shrimp (optional)
¼cupSake
3largesPlum tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
cupChicken or shrimp stock
1teaspoonCoarse or kosher salt
½teaspoonFreshly ground white pepper
1teaspoonCornstarch, mixed with 1 T. water
½cupFresh corn kernels, preferably white (or use
Thawed frozen corn)
¼cupFinely chopped red bell pepper
1largeJalapeno chili, minced
1tablespoonPeeled, grated fresh ginger root
3eachesScallions, finely chopped
Combine the shrimp, vodka and egg white in

Directions

a medium bowl.Mix well and refrigerate for 30 min. Heat 1 T. of the oil in a small saucepan. Add the garlic and dried shrimp, if using, and cook over high heat until the ingredients release their flavor, about 1 minute. Add the reserved shrimp shells, sake, and half of the chopped tomatoes. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, for 3 min. Add the stock, salt, white pepper and the cornstarch mixture, bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 min., or until the liquid is reduced by half. Strain through a fine sieve; set aside. Heat the remaining 2 T. oil in a large skillet until hot but not smoking. Add the shrimp and marinade, and stir-fry until half-cooked, about 1 to 2 min. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add remaining tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, jalapeno and ginger to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 min. Return shrimp and reserved sauce to the skillet. Stir-fry over medium heat until ingredients are heated through and shrimp are cooked, about 3 min. Add chopped scallions, toss and serve immediately. SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH CORN IN SPICY WINE