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Cantonese Stir-fried Lover's Shrimp Recipe

Cantonese Stir-fried Lover's Shrimp Recipe

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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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	368.79 Kcal (1544 kJ)
Calories from fat	188.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.98g	32%
Cholesterol	52.61mg	18%
Sodium	1569.17mg	65%
Potassium	114.09mg	2%
Total Carbs	35.19g	12%
Sugars	1.07g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.47g	10%
Protein	9.67g	19%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	6%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	37.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	215.98 Kcal (904 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.29g	32%
Cholesterol	30.81mg	18%
Sodium	918.98mg	65%
Potassium	66.81mg	2%
Total Carbs	20.61g	12%
Sugars	0.62g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	10%
Protein	5.66g	19%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	6%
Iron	0.6mg	6%
Calcium	21.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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