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Stir-Fried Shrimp W/cucumbers and Onions

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Category: Seafood

 Ingredients List

  • 1/2 lb Shrimp
  • 1/4 ts Salt
  • 1 ds Pepper
  • 1 tb Cornstarch
  • 1 Or
  • 2 Cucumbers
  • 1 White onion
  • 1 Clove garlic
  • 1 Or
  • 2 sl Fresh ginger root
  • 2 tb Oil
  • 2 ts Sherry
  • 1 tb Oil
  • 1/4 ts Salt

 Directions

1. Shell and devein shrimp. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; then add
cornstarch and toss to coat.

2. Peel cucumbers. Cut lengthwise in half and seed; then cut crosswise in
1/4-inch slices. Slice onion thin. Crush garlic. Mince ginger root.

3. Heat oil. Add garlic; stir-fry a few times. Add onion and stir-fry until
translucent (1 to 2 minutes).

4. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink (2 to 3 minutes). Add sherry;
stir-fry until it evaporates. Remove ingredients from pan.

5. Heat remaining oil. Add remaining salt, then minced ginger root;
stir-fry a few times. Add cucumber slices and stir-fry over medium heat
until translucent (1 to 2 minutes).

6. Return shrimp, stir-frying only to reheat. Serve at once. VARIATION: For
the cucumbers and onion, substitute 2 or 3 green peppers, diced.

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