Hot Shrimp Stir Fry over Wild Rice Pilaf
For the Stir Fry
1 lb Shrimp - i go with e-z peel, tails & shells off, prefer 16-20/lb count, no less than 21-25/lb
1 Red bell Pepper diced about 3/4 inch
1 large Onion - large rough dice about 3/4 inch
2 large Celery Stalk - bias cut same size
2 Whole Carrots Bias Cut about half size
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce - low sodium if available
2 tbsp Honey
2 tbsp Sriracha - Asian hot chili sauce, add more after tasting if desired
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Garlic Powder or more to taste, or preferably a couple of cloves fresh minced garlic
1 tbsp Corn Starch dissolved in 1/2 cup cold water
2-3 tbsp Oil - Peanut works nice for hi temp if no allergies
In Large Skillet or Wok, pre-heat the oil on medium high. Dump all the veggies EXCEPT garlic at once into the pan, stirring frequently. Season with salt & pepper, remembering the soy will ad saltiness as well. They should be quick seared & heated through in about 5-10 minutes. I like them still very firm and crisp and the shrimp & sauce will add some more cooking time. Add the garlic just before adding the shrimp to center, hottest part of pan to sear. 2- 3 minute, tossing occasionally. Add the soy,honey & hot sauce, stirring to bring together. If not thick enough, add small amounts of the corn starch slurry until desired thickness
For the Rice
1 4-5oz Package Wild Rice depending on brand - I have not tried the Pecan Flavored
3 tbsp Carrot fine diced
3 tbsp Celery fine diced
6 tbsp Onion fine diced
2 1/2 cups stock low sodium, any variety is nice
Salt and pepper to taste
Saute the veggies in a tablespoon of oil. Add the rice and stock and bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer for an hour and 10 minutes or so. Season with salt and pepper about halfway thru the cooking time. the packages i have bought recommend 45-50 minutes, never seems done enough to me, the husk is softened enough. Perhaps i simmer to low or don't know how to appreciate an overly firm rice. Taste along the way for your preference.
Enjoy!
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