Description
Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp is a delicious and creamy Chinese-American dish featuring large shrimp cooked to perfection and coated in a sweet and tangy peach cream sauce. This recipe combines the freshness of peaches with a luscious blend of heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and savory seasonings for an unforgettable flavor. Ideal for a quick and impressive main course that pairs wonderfully with jasmine or steamed white rice.
Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in juice (drained and chopped)
- 1/4 cup peach juice (reserved from can)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, white pepper, and cornstarch until they are evenly coated. This helps the shrimp achieve a light crispy texture when cooked.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Make the peach cream sauce: Using the same pan, add the chopped peaches, reserved peach juice, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and toss to coat them evenly with the peach cream sauce. Simmer for an additional minute to marry the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pan from heat. Sprinkle chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds over the dish for added freshness and texture. Serve immediately, ideally over jasmine or steamed white rice.
Notes
- This dish offers a creamy and sweet twist on traditional Chinese-style shrimp.
- Best served over jasmine rice or steamed white rice to complement the flavors.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Fresh peaches can be used instead of canned peaches when they are in season for a fresher taste.
- To make this gluten-free, use a gluten-free soy sauce.
