Cashew Shrimp

spicy cashew shrimp with rice
Photo: Justin Walker
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Oyster sauce, garlic, and ginger deliver big flavor to succulent sautéed shrimp in this speedy takeout-inspired supper. Roasted cashews and sliced celery add a pleasing crunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, such as Lee Kum Kee

  • 2 tablespoons safflower oil

  • 4 celery stalks, cut on a sharp bias ¼ inch thick (2 ½ cups), plus celery leaves for serving

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated garlic (from 2 cloves)

  • 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger (from a 2-inch piece)

  • Pinch of red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving

  • ½ cup roasted cashews

  • Steamed white rice, for serving

Directions

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels; toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, oyster sauce, and 3/4 cup water.

  2. Heat a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high. Swirl in oil, then add shrimp in a single layer; cook, undisturbed, 1 minute. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add celery, garlic, ginger, and red-pepper flakes; cook, still stirring, 1 minute. Add cornstarch mixture; stir until sauce thickens and coats shrimp and vegetables, about 1 minute more. Stir in cashews; serve over rice, topped with celery leaves and more red-pepper flakes.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, November 2018

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