Here's a main course that is special enough to serve to guests, yet quick and easy to prepare. Shrimp Japonais is perfect when served with a simple clear soup, blanched broccoli or green beans, and a bowl of rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp
- 2½ tbsp Mitoku Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 3½ cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp sake or dry white wine
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
MARINADE:
- 3 tbsp Mitoku Sweet White Miso
- 3 tbsp Mitoku Mirin
- 2 tbsp sake or dry white wine
- 1 tsp Mitoku Shoyu Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp fresh ginger juice
Preparation Method
- Peel and devein shrimp, leaving on the tails.
- Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Add shrimp, toss to coat well, and marinate 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Heat oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Shake excess marinade off shrimp and sauté them until just pink (2 minutes). Remove shrimp and set aside.
- If necessary, add another tsp of oil to moisten the pan. Sauté onion until tender, stirring quickly and constantly to prevent burning. Next, add mushrooms and garlic, and sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Add sake or wine and 1 tbsp of marinade and toss. Add scallions and sauté until just wilted but still bright green (about 30 seconds). Add shrimp and toss.
- Remove from pan and serve immediately.
Recipe by John & Jan Belleme