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Yin-yang Shrimp With Hawthorn Dipping Sauce

A home-style Yin-yang Shrimp With Hawthorn Dipping Sauce made with Shrimp, Egg, Bamboo Skewers, White Sesame Seeds, and Black Sesame Seeds. Serves 6. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 lb
• 1
• 14
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 4
• 4 slice
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 8 pkg
• 1/2 cup
• 3 1/2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

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   Holding a sharp knife or a cleaver parallel to the cutting board, score each shrimp along the back. (The scoring will allow the shrimp to curl when cooked.) Place the shrimp in a bowl and add the Shrimp Marinade.

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   Toss lightly to coat the shrimp and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or longer if possible.

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   Mix the Sweet and Sour Hawthorn Sauce in a saucepan and heat until thickened, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

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   Keep warm and, before serving, pour it into a small serving dish.

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   Add the egg to the marinated shrimp and thread four shrimp per skewer. Place the white and black sesame seeds on separate plates

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   Heat a large skillet, add the olive oil, and heat to about 375 degrees.

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   Lay 3 or 5 skewers in the pan and jury until the white sesame seeds are golden brown, about 3 minutes; then turn and fry the black seeds, about 3 minutes.

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   Remove with a pair of tongs, and drain briefly in a colander; then drain on absorbent paper.

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   Reheat he oil when necessary before adding the next batch and skim the loose sesame seeds from the oil between batches.

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    Arrange the drained shrimp on a serving platter, alternating white and black sides.

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    Serve with the Sweet and Sour Hawthorn Sauce.

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    "A Spoonful of Ginger Irresistible, health-giving recipes from Asian

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    "1999, ISBN 0-375-40036-2 First Edition"

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    Serving Ideas: To round out the meal, serve with Hot and Sour Cabbage Slaw or Fresh Corn and Roasted Bell Pepper Salad.

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    See recipes.

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    NOTES: You can fry the shrimp in advance and reheat them just before serving.