Tea-scented jumbo shrimp is served on the table, emitting a delightful aroma and presenting an enticing color. With each bite, the shrimp meat is tender, juicy, and infused with the fragrance of tea, leaving a lingering and satisfying aftertaste. The harmonious combination of the tea’s aroma and the deliciousness of the shrimp is truly intoxicating. In addition to its deliciousness, tea-scented jumbo shrimp also boasts rich nutritional value. Shrimp meat is high in protein and unsaturated fatty acids, while tea leaves contain various antioxidants and vitamins. The combination of these two not only provides a delightful taste but also brings significant health benefits to the body.
Ingredients for tea-scented jumbo shrimp
| Freshwater shrimp | 500g |
| Red pepper | 12g |
| Green pepper | 22g |
| Garlic | 8g |
| Ginger | 7g |
| Dried chilli | 7g |
| Salt | 3g |
| Pepper powder | 3g |
| Cooking wine | 5g |
| Sichuan Pepper | 6g |
| Scallion | 6g |
| Peanut Rice | 300g |
| Tea leaf | 100g |
| Starch | 15g |
| Edible oil | 150g |
| Sugar | 2g |
| Light soy sauce | 5g |
Steps：
1.First, prepare 500 grams of freshwater shrimp. Remove the shrimp legs and shrimp guns. Use a toothpick to remove the shrimp veins and place them in a bowl. Add 2 grams of salt, 1 gram of pepper, and 5 grams of cooking wine. Add a few grains of Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili segments. Mix well and marinate for ten minutes.
2.Prepare a few cloves of garlic and slice them into garlic slices. Cut a piece of ginger into ginger shreds. Put them together in a bowl for later use. Cut one red pepper into strips after removing the seeds. Cut two green peppers into strips after removing the seeds. Cut a few stalks of scallions into small sections and put them in a bowl for later use. Peel and prepare 300 grams of fried peanuts. Prepare 100 grams of loose tea leaves. Once all the ingredients are ready, we can start cooking.
3.Now, coat the jumbo shrimp. First, pour an appropriate amount of starch into the bowl. Then add an appropriate amount of water. Stir with chopsticks or a mixer until the starch is completely dissolved and forms a paste. Pour the marinated jumbo shrimp into the paste and mix well, ensuring that each shrimp is evenly coated with a layer of starch paste.
4.Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to a pan and heat it to 50% hot. When the oil starts smoking, add the coated jumbo shrimp to the pan one by one. Shrimp cooks quickly and becomes crispy in about two minutes. Once the outer part turns golden, remove the shrimp from the pan and drain excess oil.
5.Leave some oil in the pan, add 5 grams of dried chili, and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the prepared ginger, garlic, and tea leaves, and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the fried jumbo shrimp and continue stir-frying. Add 1 gram of salt, 1 gram of sugar, 1 gram of pepper, and 5 grams of soy sauce. Stir-fry to mix the seasonings. Finally, add the green and red pepper strips and scallion sections, stir-fry until they are cooked but still crisp. Add the peanuts and drizzle a little cooking wine along the edges of the pan. Give it a quick stir-fry and then transfer to a serving plate.
Tips
1.Choose suitable tea leaves for cooking, such as Longjing tea or green tea. The aroma of the tea leaves can better blend with the jumbo shrimp and enhance the taste.
2.Adding appropriate condiments and seasonings can enhance the complexity and taste of the dish. You can add Sichuan peppercorns, ginger slices, garlic, or other seasonings to enhance the richness of the aroma.
3.When plating the cooked tea-infused jumbo shrimp, you can garnish it with some vegetables or fruits to add color and visual appeal to the dish. Pay attention to the neat and delicate arrangement of the dish to enhance the visual effect.
Whether enjoyed with family or friends, or savored alone, tea-infused jumbo shrimp can bring people a sense of pleasure and satisfaction. Let us immerse ourselves in the world of tea aroma amidst our busy lives and experience the joy of our taste buds and the tranquility of our souls.