Q: Can I replace Luo’s shrimp with another type of shrimp in this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use other types of large shrimp, but the taste and texture may vary slightly.
Q: Is it necessary to use a toothbrush to clean the shrimp?
A: Using a toothbrush is a good method for thoroughly cleaning the shrimp, especially around the legs, but you can also use other cleaning methods that you are comfortable with.
Q: How can I adjust the spiciness of the dish?
A: You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of chopped chili (剁椒) used in the recipe. Less chili for milder flavor, more for extra heat.
Spicy Garlic Luo's Shrimp (剁椒蒜蓉罗氏虾)
Notes
Ingredients:
- Luo's shrimp (Luo's Method Shrimp), 10 pieces
- Oyster sauce, 1 small spoon
- Light soy sauce, 1 spoon
- Salt, a pinch
- Ginger, 1 piece
- Green onions, 2 stalks
- Garlic, 1 whole bulb
- Chopped chili (剁椒), 1 spoon
- Oil, 30 grams
- Trim the long whiskers and rostrum of the Luo's shrimp, slit the back for deveining. The shrimp vein is generally clean, but you can choose to remove it. Clean the legs with a toothbrush.
- Prepare all the shrimp as described.
- Finely chop the ginger, green onions, and garlic. The garlic should be minced finely.
- Heat a bit more oil than usual in a pan and add the shrimp.
- Fry until the shrimp changes color, then remove and set aside in a bowl.
- In the same pan, add ginger, the white part of the green onions, half of the minced garlic, and the chopped chili. Fry over low heat until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp back into the pan.
- Add water, light soy sauce, and cook over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes.
- When the water reduces slightly, add the oyster sauce and the remaining garlic.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, then sprinkle with chopped green onion tops.
- Remove from heat, plate, and enjoy your delicious, finger-licking Spicy Garlic Luo's Shrimp!
- Rich in protein from the shrimp.
- Contains essential vitamins and minerals from the garlic and green onions.
- Moderate in calories, depending on the amount of oil used.
