Cantonese Stir Fried Lovers Shrimp Recipes

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp.
• Rinse thoroughly, pat dry and coat with cornstarch (do this in a small plastic bag, a few shrimp at a time).
• Peel and smash the garlic.
• Rinse the black beans under hot water, then drain well.
• In separate bowls, combine the First and Second Sauces so they are ready to be added.
• Cook the shrimp in boiling salted (1 tsp) water for 30-40 seconds.
• Drain and pat dry.
• Place on a platter.
• Heat a wok and add the oil.
• Heat for 15 seconds, then add the ginger slices.
• Stir until lightly browned, then add the garlic.
• Stir until lightly browned.
• Remove and discard both.
• Add the salted beans, stir for 10 seconds, then add the ground pork or beef.
• Stir vigorously to mix and break up the meat.
• Cook until the meat is no longer pink and add the green onions.
• Stir another 30 seconds, add the shrimp, and stir to mix well.
• Mix the First Sauce quickly and pour down the side of the wok, stirring all the while.
• Shovel the contents of the wok to one side.
• Mix the Second Sauce quickly and pour down the vacated side of the wok.
• Stir to thicken with the point of the spatula.
• Mix with the shrimp.
• Reduce the heat.
• Pour the beaten egg over the shrimp.
• Allow to set for 15 seconds then fold in slowly until soft threads appear.
• Stir gently to mix.
• Remove to a platter and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimps if necessary; rinse and drain.
• Combine ingredients for marinade; add shrimp, allowing to sit at least 15-20 minutes.
• Prepare seasoning sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
• Trim ends off snow peas; parboil and set aside.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; stir-fry the snow peas for a few moments, until crisp-tender.
• Season with salt, and place in the center of serving platter.
• Heat 8 tbsp oil in wok; add shrimp and stir-fry until shrimp change color and curl; remove shrimp with a strainer; drain shrimp and set aside.
• Drain all oil from wok except 1 tbsp ;stir-fry chopped scallions and minced ginger for a few seconds until fragrance is released; then stir in shrimp.
• Pour in seasoning sauce, stirring thoroughly.
• Remove half of shrimp and place them to one side of the platter.
• Add the 3 tbsp ketchup to the shrimp remaining in wok and stir briskly.
• Remove those shrimp, placing them on the other side of the platter.
• (optional: add 1 1/2 tsp. chile paste to the ketchup to go on one side for a spicy contrast) Serve hot with steamed rice.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Add soy sauce and pepper; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry onions and celery in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Add spinach and mixed vegetables; stir-fry 4-6 minutes longer or until spinach is tender. , Stir broth mixture and stir into shrimp mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Steps:

• Peel, devein and butterfly the shrimp, leaving tails intact.
• Wash asparagus and snap off tough ends. Cut each spear into 4 diagonal cuts.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a hot wok. Add half the shrimp and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Remove shrimp from wok with a slotted spoon and set aside. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
• Add remaining oil to hot wok. Stir in asparagus, thinly sliced ginger and garlic. Stir fry for 30 seconds, stirring constantly so that garlic does not burn.
• Put shrimp back into the wok with the wine, the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil. Stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Pour in water and stir fry for another 30 seconds or until shrimp are just cooked through.
• Arrange shrimp and asparagus on a platter and serve with steamed rice, if desired.

Steps:

• Chop the vegetables or pods to the size you like.
• Remove the skin of ginger or garlic.
• Crush the ginger or garlic flat but DO NOT chop it.
• Add the oil onto a hot pot, for us Chinese people, we use a"wok".
• Cook the ginger or garlic for a while.
• Add the vegetables or the pods.
• Stir fry them until they are soft.
• Add water if it is too dry.
• This is often necessary for pods and harder veggies.
• For pods, cover the pot with a lid and stir fry the veggies alternately until they are cooked.
• Add salt, sugar and oyster sauce and mix well.
• Serve hot.