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Leeks w/ Ginger & Shrimp

Source of Recipe

tryinghard


Recipe Introduction

From ~ Providia member Tryinghard - I got this one from the Minimalist's Wednesday column in the NY Times.

List of Ingredients

4 large leeks, about 3 pounds, chopped
1 1/2 to 2 pounds peeled shrimp
1/4 cup minced ginger
Pepper
1 tablespoon good stock, dry sherry or soy sauce, optional.


Recipe

1. Heat a preferably nonstick pan, and turn heat to high. When a bit ofsmoke appears, add the leeks, all at once. Let sit for a couple of minutes, then cook, stirring only occasionally, for about 10 minutes. When the leeks dry out and begin to brown, remove them from the pan and set aside.

2. With the heat still on high, add the remaining oil to the pan, immediately followed by the shrimp. Sprinkle with the ginger. Cook for about a minute, then stir. Cook, stirring every minute or so, until the shrimp are almost all pink, about 5 minutes. Add the leeks, along with some pepper. When the shrimp are done (no traces of gray will remain), stir in the liquid if desired, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve.