Ginger Shrimp With Broccoli And Angel-Hair Pasta
- Total Time
- 1 hour 20 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1½pounds large shrimp, in their shells
- Coarse salt
- 1head broccoli
- 1pound angel-hair pasta
- 1clove garlic, minced
- 3tablespoons ginger, minced
- 4whole scallions, cut diagonally
- 2tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
- ½teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1tablespoon sesame oil
- 1tablespoon soy sauce
Preparation
- Step 1
Place the shrimps in a large bowl of water and add two tablespoons coarse salt. Refrigerate for one hour or more. The salt will leach out impurities and will help to make the shrimp glossy when cooked.
- Step 2
Bring six quarts salted water to boil for the pasta. Peel and devein the shrimp, cut the shrimp into three-fourths-inch pieces.
- Step 3
Meanwhile, divide the broccoli into florets and steam until tender. Cut off the stalks. Divide tops in small pieces one-half inch in diameter and put in a heated serving bowl.
- Step 4
Put the pasta on to boil and cook until al dente.
- Step 5
Meanwhile, stir fry the garlic and ginger and scallions in the oil. Add the shrimp and pepper flakes and stir-fry for one minute, only until pink.
- Step 6
Drain the pasta and add it to the broccoli. Add the sesame oil and soy sauce and mix well. Add the shrimp mixture and blend thoroughly. Correct seasoning and serve.
Private Notes
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This recipe needs work. I htought the soaking of shirmp in salty water was interesting as I had never heard of that before. But in general, the broccoli did not mix with the angel hair pasta and the whole thing lacked flavor and moisture.
With the small sauce volume added at the end, this dish has fairly subtle flavor that can be deepened by adding a clove or two of minced garlic to the sauce. We used uncooked, peeled frozen shrimp from our big box store and the salt water soak method worked wonders for their texture and flavor.
Made it keto for me (without angel hair) and served with white rice for rest of fam. Threw an extra splash of sesame oil. A hit and will make again.
Added thinly sliced carrots and chopped artichoke hearts. Seasoned with 1-2 tsp Old Bay. Next time I may add more veggies; sweet bell peppers would work well. With Old Bay this recipe was delicious.
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