STEAMED GINGER SHRIMP

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This shrimp has a wonderful flavor! This is a recipe I adapted from Nina Simonds' book "A Spoonful of Ginger". Prep time includes marinading time. ***Note: there is 2 tablespoons of ginger in this recipe. If ginger is not to your taste, then I suggest you move along :)

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Asian

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 tablespoons rice wine or 3 1/2 tablespoons sake
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons minced green onions, white part only
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 lbs large shrimp, shelled, deveined
5 -6 leaves blanched cabbage
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine wine, ginger, onions, soy sauce and sesame oil in a medium bowl.
  • Add shrimp; toss to coat.
  • Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1 inch of water to boil in a large pot.
  • Line steamer tray with blanched cabbage leaves.
  • Arrange shrimp on top, letting marinade cling to them.
  • Carefully lower steamer tray over boiling water; cover.
  • Steam 3-5 minutes, depending on size.
  • Heat broth and cilantro to boil in a small saucepan.
  • Place shrimp in serving bowl.
  • Pour hot broth over shrimp.
  • *Toblanch cabbage leaves, drop in boiling water for about 10 seconds, then rinse under cold water.
  • Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 230.4, Sodium 459.8, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 31.9

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