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Shrimp and Ginger Recipe | Chinese Seafood

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Courses, Seafood
Cuisine Asian, China
Servings 4
Calories 291.7 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsps oil
  • 1½ lbs peeled shrimp
  • 1 inch fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2-3 green onions, chopped lengthways into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 leek, white part only, cut into strips
  • ¾ cup shelled peas
  • 3 cups bean sprouts
  • #Seasoning#
  • 2 tbsps dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Pinch monosodium glutamate (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • #An age-old combination which has stood the test of time.# Heat the oil in a wok and stir-fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp to a dish.
  • Reheat the oil and add the ginger and garlic, and fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the onions and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the leek, peas and bean sprouts. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over the seasoning ingredients and return the shrimp to the wok. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Serve immediately. #TIME# Preparation takes 10 minutes, cooking takes 10 minutes. #BUYING GUIDE# Always buy bean sprouts on the day your intend to use them, as they deteriorate rapidly.
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Keyword Shrimp Recipes