Chinese Stir-Fry Oysters and Shrimp Recipe

Chinese Stir-Fry Oysters And Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

• Serving Size : 1
• 1 cup raw oysters
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 pound raw shrimp – shelled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons peanut, vegetable or corn oil
• 1 piece (2-inch) fresh ginger root – peeled and cut into
• 5 scallions – trimmed and cut in 2
• 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• salt and freshly ground black
• pepper – to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water

Method

1. Place oysters in mixing bowl; add flour and enough water to cover.
2. Stir oysters in the liquid.
3. Drain well, run under several changes of cold water and drain well again.
4. Flour will cleanse and plump oysters.
5. Prepare shrimp; set aside.
6. Drop oysters into barely simmering water.
7. Turn off heat.
8. Let stand 1 minute; drain.
9. Set aside.
10. Repeat with shrimp.
11. Heat oil in wok or skillet over high heat.
12. Add ginger and scallions.
13. Cook, stirring, 5 seconds.
14. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper to taste, stirring constantly.
15. Blend cornstarch into cold water; stir into the wok or skillet.
16. Cook 10 seconds.
17. Serve at once.

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