Shrimp Dishes (by Mom)

What did you make?

My mom in San Francisco made a few shimp dishes for the week. The first is roughly translated to "Hot Oil Shrimp". The dish just uses a Chinese wine, pepper, scallions and some oil. The second dish uses shrimp that is marinated in pepper and cornstarch. The interesting trick about washing shrimp is to wash it in warm salt water until it doesn't feel slimy. It is then sauteed with these pea shoots.

How long did it take?

My mom is very efficient in the kitchen so she claims this took her around 15 minutes. The actual cooking takes 15 minutes or less but it might take more time to prep depending on whether you've done this before.

How did it taste?

It tasted like sunshine, love, and San Francisco-- just kidding. It tasted very good-- I'd rate it a 9.5. The first dish is a bit more complicated because you have to either eat the shrimp shell or peel it. The second dish is tasty and better than most restaurant shrimp dishes.