Sunday, July 11, 2010

steam shrimp

Steam Shrimp






Steamed shrimp
Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb large (30-36 count) head-on shrimp, trim off excess antennae
  • 1 inch ginger, peeled and finely julienned
  • 2 green onions, diced
  • 2 Tbsp premium oyster sauce (we like the Lee Kum Kee brand, and please pay attention that it is the premium quality one)
  • 2 tsp Shao Xing cooking wine
  • a few dashes of white pepper
  • 1 egg

Method:

  • Prepare steamer or wok and let water come to boil.
  • Arrange shrimp in a circle around pie plate.
  • Break egg into center of shrimp platter.
  • Scatter ginger all around the shrimp.
  • Sprinkle oyster sauce and shao xing wine all around shrimp. Cover with dashes of white pepper.
  • Place platter into steamer and steam for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp have turned a bright pink. Make sure not to overcook shrimp.
  • Remove from steamer and garnish with green onions.

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