Spicy Shrimp and Brussels Sprout Stir-Fry
These are very hot little firecrackers from the orient. They can be used to add spice to almost any oriental dish. They dry very easily and can be stored and used this way for a long time.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded
Salt and pepper
1 cup bean sprouts
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 small green chile, such as Thai, thinly sliced
3 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
1 pound medium shrimp (41 to 50), peeled and deveined (tails left on)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil over high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper and saute quickly, tossing them so the all get a turn at the hot wok (about 3-5 minutes). Remove to bowl.
Add the beansprouts to the wok, and toss quickly for about 1 minute or until heated through. Remove from wok and add to bowl.
Wipe out the pan if you need to and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the garlic, the chile pepper and the white part of the scallions. Saute for about 1 minute or until fragrant, then add the shrimp. Continue to saute for about 3-4 minutes or until shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Add to bowl with bean sprouts and Brussels sprouts and drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with green parts of the scallions.
Serve over cooked rice with lime wedges for serving.
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