Shrimp and Mixed Vegetables (什锦虾仁)

What is Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables

Nourishing, colorful, and brimming with flavors—Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables is your go-to dish for a quick meal. Requiring just 10 minutes, this dish not only packs a protein punch with shrimp but also delivers essential vitamins from an array of vegetables. It's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate!

How to Make Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables

Ingredients

For two servings:

• Shrimp (225g / approx. 0.5 lbs)
• Eggs (2)
• Cucumber (1)
• Carrot (1)
• Green onion
• Garlic
• (optional) Black wood ear mushroom (50g / 1.76 ounces soaked)

Sauce:

• White pepper
• Salt
• Oil
• Cornstarch

Cooking Instructions

1. Base Preparation: Mince the green onion and garlic. Slice the cucumber and carrot. Whisk the eggs until well mixed.

2. Sauce Preparation: Combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 8 tablespoons of water and mix it.

3. Vegetables: Blanch the sliced cucumber, carrot, and soaked mushrooms in boiling water for a minute. Drain and set aside.

4. Eggs: In a heated pan with 2 tablespoons of oil, pour the beaten eggs. Allow them to settle briefly before scrambling them. Remove and set aside.

5. Green Union and Shrimp: In the same pan, with an added 2 tablespoons of oil, sauté the garlic and green onion until fragrant. Introduce the shrimp, frying briefly.

6. Mix Vegetables: Toss in the blanched vegetables from step 3, stir-frying for about a minute.

7. Add Eggs: Add the scrambled eggs back to the pan, mixing well.

8. Seasoning: Sprinkle in salt and white pepper, adjusting to taste.

9. Final Touch: Drizzle the cornstarch mixture over the contents, stirring well until everything is nicely coated and the sauce thickens.

Savor the burst of flavors and textures in every bite. Personalize by adding or swapping in vegetables like celery or snow peas. Happy (dragon) dining!