LEEKS WITH GINGER AND SHRIMP

Leeks With Ginger And Shrimp image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup peanut or olive oil
4 large leeks, about 3 pounds, chopped
1 1/2 to 2 pounds peeled shrimp
1/4 cup minced ginger
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon good stock, dry sherry or soy sauce, optional

Steps:

Put half the oil in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, and turn heat to high. When a bit of smoke appears, add the leeks, all at once. Let sit for a couple of minutes, then cook, stirring only occasionally, for about 10 minutes. When the leeks dry out and begin to brown, remove them from the pan and set aside.
With the heat still on high, add the remaining oil to the pan, immediately followed by the shrimp. Sprinkle with the ginger. Cook for about a minute, then stir. Cook, stirring every minute or so, until the shrimp are almost all pink, about 5 minutes. Add the leeks, along with some salt and pepper. When the shrimp are done (no traces of gray will remain), stir in the liquid if desired, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 361, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1302 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams