Description
Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp is a delightful fusion dish combining tender shrimp with sweet, ripe peaches in a rich, creamy sauce. This unique recipe offers a balance of savory and sweet flavors, enhanced by garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey, making it an impressive yet easy-to-make meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Produce
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Pantry
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Rinse and pat dry the shrimp, then season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Heat Oil: In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing.
- Cook Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, allowing the aroma to infuse the oil.
- Sauté Shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set aside to avoid overcooking.
- Make Sauce: In the same pan, pour in the heavy cream, soy sauce, honey, and grated ginger. Stir well and cook for 3-4 minutes to meld the flavors and heat the sauce.
- Add Peaches: Gently fold in the sliced peaches and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they become tender but still hold their shape.
- Thicken Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, cooking for an additional minute until the sauce achieves a luscious, creamy consistency.
- Combine: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and mix well to coat them evenly in the creamy peach sauce.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed to suit your preference.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pan from heat and garnish the dish with chopped green onions for freshness and color before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe peaches as they provide natural sweetness and texture.
- Do not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- The cornstarch slurry helps achieve the perfect sauce consistency without clumps.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles to absorb the flavorful sauce.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey according to taste.
