Pan-Seared Shrimp with Ginger-Hoisin Glaze

Name: Pan-Seared Shrimp with Ginger-Hoisin Glaze
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon, rice vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons, soy sauce; 2 teaspoons, grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons, water; 2 , scallions, sliced thin; 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 1 1/2 pounds, shrimp (21/25 count), peeled and deveined; 1/4 teaspoon, table salt; 1/4 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon, granulated sugar

Main Courses
Fish & Seafood
Weeknight

Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2004

We wanted shrimp that were well caramelized but still moist, briny, and tender.

SERVES 4

TIME 30 minutes

Pan-Seared Shrimp with Ginger-Hoisin Glaze

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