Stir-Fried Shrimp W/ Oyster Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP W/ OYSTER SAUCE

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tb + 1 tsp peanut oil
1/2 ts Granulated sugar
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Ginger root -- grated
1 1/4 ts Cornstarch
1/4 ts Salt
24 md Shrimp -- shelled & deveined
2 ts Oyster sauce
1/4 ts Dried red pepper flakes
1 c Carrots -- julienned
1 c Peas
1 c Scallions -- sliced

1. In medium bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of the oil, the
sugar, baking soda, ginger root, 1/4 teaspoon of the
cornstarch and the salt; add shrimp and toss to mix
well. Let stand for 10 minutes.

2. In small bowl, combine the remaining 1 teaspoon
cornstarch, 2 teaspoons water and 1 teaspoon oyster
sauce, stirring until cornstarch dissolves; set aside.

3. In large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2
teaspoons oil. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oyster
sauce and the pepper flakes; stir-fry 15 seconds. Add
shrimp mixture and carrots; stir-fry 4 minutes. Add
oyster sauce mixture, peas and scallions, stir-fry 3-4
minutes, until peas are heated through and shrimp are
pink and opaque.



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