Gamberi thailandesi fritti all’aglio (20 minuti!)

Ingredienti

• 8 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 3 tbsp oil
• 8 shrimp
• 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• green onions (chopped, optional garnish)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Pound garlic & pepper: Add garlic and black peppercorns to a mortar and pound until coarse and fragrant.

2. 2

   Sear shrimp: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear until pink on both sides. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Cook garlic base: Lower the heat and add the garlic–pepper mixture to the same pan. Stir-fry over low-medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add sauce: Stir in oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, and water. Simmer until slightly thickened and glossy.

5. 5

   Finish: Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes, just until cooked through.

6. 6

   Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped green onions, and serve with rice.