Name: Happy Shrimp
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 10 servings
Cuisine: Fish and Seafood
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1-1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchstick-size julienne strips; 3 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 garlic clove, very thinly sliced; 2 pounds shell-on medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 large eggs, lightly whisked; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; Steamed white rice

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In Mandarin, the word for “shrimp”sounds like the word for “laugh,”and this quick and easy dish will certainly bring a smile to your face. Sue prefers shell-on shrimp – she finds them more flavorful.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil

1-1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchstick-size julienne strips

3 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 garlic clove, very thinly sliced

2 pounds shell-on medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 large eggs, lightly whisked

2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steamed white rice

Instructions

In a large wok or saute pan, heat oil to high. Add ginger, scallions, and garlic and sauta© about 2 minutes, stirring often (be careful not to brown garlic). Add shrimp and cook about 2 minutes, stirring often. Pour eggs over top and let sit about 15 seconds; then stir well. Add sesame oil and stir well. Serve on a platter with steamed white rice.