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Steamed Shrimp

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Category: Seafood

 Ingredients List

  • 1 lb Shrimp
  • 3 Or
  • 4 sl Fresh ginger root
  • 1 tb Soy sauce
  • 1 tb Sherry

 Directions

1. Shell and devein shrimp.

2. Mince ginger root; then combine with soy sauce and sherry. Add to shrimp
and toss. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally.

3. Transfer shrimp and its marinade to a shallow heatproof dish. Steam over
low heat until shrimp turn pink (15 to 20 minutes). See "How-to Section".
VARIATIONS:

1. In step 2, add to the marinade 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and
a dash of pepper.

2. Omit step 2. Sprinkle the shrimp instead with 2 tablespoons sherry
before steaming. Then season with salt to taste and serve cold.

3. In step 3, add with the shrimp 2 cakes bean curd, sliced or cubed; or
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms and 1/4 cup water chestnuts, both sliced.

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