1/2 pound medium to large shrimp
2 teaspoons Chinese 5-spice powder
Salt
Freshly-ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup dry white wine
Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.
Seafood Alternatives: oysters, scallops
Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tail and last section of shell on. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and lay them on a plate. Sprinkle with the 5-spice powder, salt and pepper and toss the shrimp to coat.
Heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp curl and turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constanly.
Pour in the white wine and boil until the liquid is reduced by about half and the shrimp are opaque through, 1 minute longer. Transfer to warmed plates and serve.
This recipe yields 2 servings.
Comments: If you're an avid garlic lover, put in as much as you like! Chinese 5-spice powder is available in most markets ethnic food sections.
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Added On: February 29, 2008
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