Title: Steamed Shrimp
Categories: Seafood
Yield: 6 Servings

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

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.

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