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Stir-fried shrimp with peas

How to make stir-fried shrimp with peas, with 10 steps (pictured). Prepare a serving of fresh, live shrimp.

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Stir-fried shrimp with peas
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Prepare a serving of fresh prawns

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Peel and debone the shrimp, pat them dry on kitchen paper, then place them in a bowl and add cooking wine, white pepper powder, salt, and cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for about 20 minutes.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Prepare frozen peas and blanch them in advance.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Be sure to keep the shrimp shells and heads after peeling. Heat oil in a pot, add ginger, then add the shrimp heads and shells and stir-fry until fragrant. Add boiling water and cook for about two to three minutes.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Once the shrimp broth turns a deep reddish color, it's ready to be served and set aside (this shrimp broth is the essence of the entire dish).

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    Heat oil in a pan and fry the shrimp until browned.

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    Pour in the shrimp broth, add the green peas, and bring to a boil for another minute or two. Do not cover the pot (otherwise the peas won't turn bright green).

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    Once the broth has thickened, add pepper and salt to taste, then turn off the heat!

    Step 8
  9. 09

    Step 9

    Stir-fried shrimp with peas is done! (Finished dish picture ①)

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Finished product image ②

    Step 10

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv