Bitter Melon with Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients

Servings

2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

5 oz

Shrimp , deveined

1 pinch

Ground Black Pepper

1 tsp

Green Caribbean Seasoning

1 tsp

Curry Powder

5

Thai Chili Peppers

1

Large Bitter Melon

3 Tbsp

Vegetable Oil , divided

3 cloves

Garlic , crushed

to taste

Fresh Ginger , sliced

1/2 tsp

Salt

2 Tbsp

Water

1 tsp

Brown Sugar

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Season the Shrimp (5 oz) with Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch) , Green Caribbean Seasoning (1 tsp) and Curry Powder (1 tsp) . Mix and set aside to marinate.

Step 2

Make about 4 incisions on each of the Thai Chili Peppers (5) without cutting through.

Step 3

Slice the Bitter Melon (1) in half and using a spoon scrape the insides out.

Step 4

In a large pan over medium heat add Vegetable Oil (2 Tbsp) and seasoned shrimp. Stir fry for about a minute and then remove and set aside on a plate.

Step 5

Add more Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp) . Toss in the Thai chili peppers, Garlic (3 cloves) , Fresh Ginger (to taste) and stir for 30 seconds.

Step 6

Add in the Bitter Melon and stir continuously. Season with Salt (1/2 tsp) and continue to stir on low heat. Add Water (2 Tbsp) to steam and soften the bitter melon.

Step 7

As the water steams up, add Brown Sugar (1 tsp) and stir. Let it cook for 4 minutes and then raise the heat to medium high.

Step 8

Add the shrimp and stir for another 30 seconds. Serve and enjoy!