Oriental Shrimp & Eggs

Contributed byRussell E. Walker
Sautéed shrimp with scrambled eggs and spinach, garnished with sliced green onions on a plate.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pound fresh shrimp (or 1 lb. frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can bean sprouts (16-oz)
  • 1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
  • 1/2 cup celery (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup green onion (chopped)
  • 9 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk (or cream)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Instructions

Clean and rinse shrimp under cold water. Drain and dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with basil leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Rinse and drain bean sprouts under cold water. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat (350°), heat 1/2 cup butter until foamy. Add shrimp and celery. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes, then add bean sprouts and green onions, chopped. Cook 2 minutes longer. Reduce heat to 300°. Beat eggs with 1/4 cup milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt until blended. Pour over shrimp. Cook, stirring from bottom as eggs set, until all are done. Serve immediately.

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