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Garlic Shrimp On Angel Hair Pasta

To prevent lumps in the sauce, the cornstarch must be combined with cold water rather than hot.

Type: Fish, Pasta, Shellfish
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

10 oz 284gAngel hair pasta
1 tablespoon 15mlVegetable oil
1 teaspoon 5mlSesame seed oil
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozBroccoli florets
3 cups 711mlFresh oyster mushrooms
1 lb 454g / 16ozLarge shrimp - peeled, deveined
5   Garlic cloves - minced
1 tablespoon 15mlMinced ginger
3/4 cup 177mlChicken broth
1/4 cup 59mlCooking sherry
2 tablespoons 30mlOyster sauce
1 tablespoon 15mlCornstarch - mixed with
1 tablespoon 15mlCold water
1/2 cup 8g / 0.3ozCilantro - chopped
1 tablespoon 15mlOrange zest
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlRed pepper flakes
  Salt - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Heat water in a large pot, adding a dash of salt, if desired. Add angel hair and cook until al dente. Drain well.

Heat oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add broccoli, mushrooms, shrimp, garlic and ginger. Saute for three to four minutes or until the shrimp begins to turn pink. Transfer vegetables and shrimp to a bowl or plate.

Add chicken broth, sherry, oyster sauce, and cornstarch mixture to skillet and cook until thickened, just a few minutes.

Meanwhile, place equal portions of cooked pasta on plates, top with shrimp and vegetables and pour thickened sauce over both. Top with cilantro, orange zest and pepper flakes.

Serves 6.

Source:
Home & Garden TV -- Home Grown Cooking - Episode 137

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