Garlic Shrimp

This is an authentic Chinese recipe for Garlic Shrimp that I learned at the last meeting of our little International Cooking Club this month. Not only are the flavors wonderful, it is very easy to make, and requires just a few basic ingredients. And it sure beats the greasy take out chinese alternative. Perfect for a quick dinner on a weeknight, paired with some cooked long grain white or brown rice.

Garlic Shrimp

You will need:

2 cups of cooked, peeled, and cleaned shrimp (see this post for a terrific way to clean shrimp)

6-8 garlic cloves, finely minced

1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons soy sauce, or more as needed

4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Combine cleaned shrimp and minced garlic, and steam this either in a steamer basket over a large pan, or in a bamboo steamer for 15 minutes. Remove to a dish, and add a couple tablespoons of the steaming liquid to the dish. Add the soy sauce. Then, heat up the oil in a small saucepan, and when very hot pour this into the shrimp dish - be careful, it WILL splatter, so stand back! Stir well, cover the dish, and let it come together for a couple of minutes. Stir in the green onions just before serving. Enjoy!