Stir-Fried Shrimp in Clear Sauce (Gluten-Free)

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Food made in China

 · 8 Oct 2023

Stir-Fried Shrimp in Clear Sauce (Gluten-Free)

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2.5 cups of water
• A few slices of ginger
• 2 green onions
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 star anise
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 bunch of baby bok choy
• 1/4 cup of the clear sauce (prepared in step 2)
• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
• Arrowroot starch mixed with water to thicken the sauce

Instructions:

• Start by peeling and deveining the shrimp.
• Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Set aside.
• In a saucepan, add 2.5 cups of water along with the slices of ginger, green onions, bay leaves, and star anise.
• Simmer the mixture for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. After simmering, strain out all the solid ingredients, leaving you with a clear sauce.
• Place the baby bok choy in a steamer. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• Steam for approximately 1 minute or until the bok choy is tender.
• Heat a medium-sized pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 1-2 minutes, just until they start to turn pink.
• Pour 1/4 cup of the clear sauce (prepared in step 2) into the pan with the shrimp.
• Add a mixture of Arrowroot starch and water to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency. Stir well to combine.
• Drizzle 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over the shrimp.
• Place the cooked shrimp on top of the steamed baby bok choy.
• Serve immediately, and enjoy your gluten-free stir-fried shrimp in clear sauce!