6/1/07: Honey-Garlic Green Tea Shrimp

Source: Martin Yen Quick & Easy

Makes 4 servings

Marinade
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce

1 pound medium-sized raw shrimps, peeled and deveined

Sauce
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons oyster-flavored sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground green tea leaves
1/3 cup macadamia nuts

To make the marinade, combine the cornstarch and soy sauce in a bowl and mix well. Add the shrimp and stir to coat evenly. Let stand for 10 minutes.

To make the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir until honey dissolves.

Place a stir-fry pan over high heat until hot. Add the oil, swirling to coat the sides. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add the shrimps and stir-fry until they turn pink, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

Sprinkle the ground green tea over the shrimps and stir to coat evenly. Stir the sauce once, add to the pan, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, until the sauce thicken, 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the nuts, transfer to a plate, and serve.