{"id":1006,"date":"2021-07-12T21:51:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T13:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/?p=1006"},"modified":"2022-12-22T15:05:47","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T07:05:47","slug":"meandering-drunken-shrimp-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/meandering-drunken-shrimp-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Meandering Drunken Shrimp Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Drunken shrimp is a very popular shrimp dish that originated in China, where large peeled shrimps are eaten either cooked or alive after being immersed in liquor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shrimp is one of life\u2019s great pleasures, so seafood fans will understand why this recipe is so popular around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The recipe is altered slightly in different parts of China, but the main aspect of the dish remains the same: shrimp marinated in alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In some parts of China, the dish is prepared by boiling the shrimp and then marinated in alcohol. Others make it by soaking the shrimp in alcohol first and then boiling them in water. Either way, by submerging the shrimp in liquor, they become easier to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some places also serve this dish with live shrimp. This version is prepared by submerging live shrimp in rice wine, which causes them to expel any waste. Then they are anesthetized, the shells removed and served alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How you prepare this dish doesn\u2019t have a huge difference on the taste, but we will provide the recipe for both methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how to make drunken shrimp (using dead shrimp<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1: <\/strong>In a large pan, heat the butter on high and add in the ginger, garlic and onion and saut\u00e9 for about 2 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2:<\/strong> Add in the shrimp, along with some salt and pepper to taste, and cook for about five minutes, or until pink<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 3:<\/strong> Add the chopped tomatoes, seafood stock, alcohol and sugar and stir until it comes to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer until the shrimp are bright pink (cooked)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 4: <\/strong>Remove the shrimp from the pan and place to one side. Add the sesame oil, red pepper flakes, cornstarch and water to the sauce and continue cooking until thickened<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 5:<\/strong> Once you\u2019re happy with your sauce, add the shrimp back in and stir for 30 seconds<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 6:<\/strong> Dice the green onions ready to garnish. Transfer the drunken shrimp into a bowl for serving and sprinkle with green onions and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how to make drunken shrimp (using fresh live shrimp<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1: <\/strong>Rinse the shrimp in some clean cold water, then let the excess water drip off them before placing them into a large bowl<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2: <\/strong>Pour in the rice wine, making sure the shrimp is fully submerged. You can add in some salt, pepper and red pepper flakes if you like<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 3: <\/strong>Cover the bowl and allow the shrimp to marinate for 15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 4: <\/strong>Boil a pot of water (it doesn\u2019t matter what size it just needs to be big enough to fit all the shrimp) and add the ginger and some more salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 5: <\/strong>Once the water starts to boil, add in the shrimp and stir then leave for a minute to a minute and a half<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 6: <\/strong>Then strain the shrimp and serve straight away. Pour some soy sauce into a small dish to use for dipping and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re using fresh shrimp that requires deveining and\/or peeling, here\u2019s a few tips on how to do it to get the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to making dishes such as Drunken Shrimp where you are marinating the shrimp, you want the shrimp to absorb as much of the flavors as possible so, you need to peel the shrimp before cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fortunately, peeling shrimp is an easy, one-step process that doesn\u2019t require any special equipment or knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve successfully peeled your shrimp, you\u2019re going to want to remove the veins before eating\/ cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This can be a little tricky, but can be easily mastered once you get the hang of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, you\u2019re going to want to make your shrimp nice and clean before cooking or serving raw.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow do you make drunken shrimp?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to peel a shrimp<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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