SHRIMP WITH PEAS AND HAM

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A quick little stir-fry, great for a weekday dinner, and especially good if you can get a chunk of country ham, like prosciutto, Serrano, or Smithfield. Great, too, with sautéed Chinese sausages (sold at every Chinese supermarket) in place of ham. With white rice, this makes a nice little meal.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound small shrimp, peeled
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
2 tablespoons corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil
One 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 scallions, trimmed and chopped
1/4 pound ham (see headnote), cut into 1/4-inch cubes
Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the shrimp in a bowl with the wine. Toss to coat and marinate for 5 minutes. Cook the peas in boiling salted water to cover until tender, just a few minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Put the oil in a wok or skillet and turn the heat to high. A minute later, add the ginger and scallions and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds.Add the ham and brown lightly.
  • Stir in the shrimp, its marinade, and the peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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