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Taiwanese Sa Cha Shrimp

ChihYu Smith

Sha cha shrimp with homemade shacha sauce is a Taiwanese one-pan shrimp stir fry dish with loads of garlicky flavor, gluten-free, and easy!

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Shrimp Prep

01

Pat dry the shrimp. To make it more delicious, butterfly the shrimp on the back side and lightly coat them with starch.

Sear Shrimp

02

Heat oil in a wok, cook the shrimp in a single layer for 2 minutes on each side, then remove and set aside.

Sauté Aromatics

03

In the same pan, add a bit more oil and quickly sauté garlic, ginger, white parts of green onions, and onion with a pinch of salt.

Add Sauce

04

Toss in cashew nuts, stir-fry briefly, then reintroduce the shrimp along with green onion parts, pour in the Sha cha sauce. Toss well and serve.

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