Shrimp Ah-So Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Cecile Poling   Shrimp Ah-So Recipe uses Oriental influences in cooking shrimp, apricot and kiwifruit in a sauce of soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder and ginger before serving with mixture of rice, slivered almonds and parsley to make this shrimp ah-so recipe. Food Category:    Seafood Cuisine Origin:    Southern    Servings:4 Calories per Serving:699 Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   30 Minutes Cook Time:   8 Minutes Total Time:   38 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds raw, peeled, deveined shrimp, fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 quart water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1 can (1 pound) unpeeled apricot halves, cut in half
• 2 fresh kiwifruit, peeled and cut into wedges (optional)
• 2 cups hot cooked rice
• 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• Soy sauce

DIRECTIONS

• Thaw shrimp if frozen. Add salt to water and bring to a boil. Place shrimp in boiling water and reduce heat. Cover and simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Drain shrimp. Rinse under cold running water for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder and ginger; shake together until thoroughly mixed.
• Drain apricots, reserving liquid. Combine apricot liquid and soy sauce mixture in a 10-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and clear. Add shrimp, apricots and kiwifruit; cook over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Combine hot rice, almonds and parsley. Serve shrimp mixture over almond rice mixture. Serve with additional soy sauce if desired.

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