Stir Fried Shrimp n Shells Recipe

Summary

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Ingredients

 Shrimp1 Pound
 Pepper1 Dash
 Scallion stalks1
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm)
 Fresh root ginger slice2
 Catsup2 Tablespoon
 Sherry2 Tablespoon
 Water2 Tablespoon
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon
 Sugar1 Teaspoon
 Water3 Tablespoon
 Oil2 Tablespoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Oil1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1027 Calories from Fat 470

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 53 g81.6%

Saturated Fat 7.4 g36.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 689.4 mg229.8%

Sodium 2177.4 mg90.7%

Total Carbohydrates 38 g12.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.82 g3.3%

Sugars 12.3 g

Protein 93 g186.8%

Vitamin A 24.9% Vitamin C 30.3%

Calcium 26.3% Iron 63.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Wash shrimp. Remove legs, leaving shells intact; then devein (If large, cut each shrimp, shell and all, in 2 or 3 pieces.) Cut scallion in 1/2 inch sections. Crush garlic; mince ginger root.
2. In one cup, combine catsup, sherry and water. In a second cup, blend cornstarch, sugar, pepper and remaining cold water to a paste.
3. Heat oil. Add salt, then garlic; stir-fry to brown lightly. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink (2 to 3 minutes). Remove from pan.
4. Heat remaining oil. Add ginger root and scallion; stir-fry a few times. Stir in catsup-sherry mixture and heat quickly.
5. Return shrimp and stir in only to reheat. Then stir in cornstarch paste to thicken and serve at once.
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