Stir-Fried Miniature Shrimp and Peas

Categories: Seafood

Serves: 8 Servings

Ingredients:

1 lb Frozen miniature shrimp
1 Or
2 sl Fresh ginger root
1/2 ts Salt
Water to cover
1 ts Cornstarch
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 Egg white
1 c Shelled peas
1 ts Cornstarch
2 tb Stock
2 tb Oil
1 tb Sherry

Instructions:
1. Thaw shrimp. Add salt and water and let stand a few minutes. Meanwhile
mince scallion. Drain shrimp, then rinse several times with fresh water.
Drain again and blot dry with paper toweling.

2. Mince ginger root; then combine with cornstarch, salt and egg white. Add
to shrimp and toss to coat.

3. Parboil peas.

4. Blend remaining cornstarch and cold stock to a paste.

5. Heat oil. Add shrimp and stir-fry until they turn white (1 to 2
minutes).

6. Add sherry and peas; stir-fry 1/2 minute more. Then stir in cornstarch
paste to thicken, and serve at once.

From , ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded
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