Description
Succulent cashew shrimp delight brings together tender prawns and crunchy cashews in a harmonious Asian-inspired dish. Ginger, garlic, and soy sauce create a perfect balance of flavors that will transport diners to street markets of Southeast Asia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, large
- 1 cup (150 g) cashew nuts, roasted
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ginger, fresh, minced
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk hoisin sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl until seamlessly blended, creating a complex flavor profile.
- Skillet Preparation: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, establishing an ideal cooking environment for the shrimp.
- Shrimp Seasoning and Cooking: Generously season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sauté for 6-7 minutes, stirring dynamically until the shrimp turn a vibrant pink and reach complete culinary doneness.
- Sauce Transformation: Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate, then pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring consistently to develop a rich, glossy consistency.
- Final Fusion: Return shrimp and cashews to the skillet, gently tossing to ensure complete sauce coverage and harmonious flavor integration. Remove from heat and serve immediately, presenting a luxurious culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the palate with its intricate balance of textures and tastes.
Notes
- Sauce Precision: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to eliminate lumps and create a smooth, well-blended sauce that coats the shrimp evenly.
- Shrimp Cooking Tip: Watch for the pink color change as a foolproof indicator of perfectly cooked seafood, avoiding overcooking that can make shrimp tough and rubbery.
- Heat Control Hack: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve a beautiful sear on shrimp while preventing burning and preserving delicate flavors.
- Cashew Coating Technique: Gently toss shrimp and cashews in sauce to ensure each piece gets a glossy, flavor-packed finish without breaking the delicate seafood.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 518
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg