Shrimp With Hoisin Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb medium shrimp, in shells
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup oil
2 slices ginger, minced
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 scallions, cut in 1-inch pieces

Preparation

Remove shells from shrimp. De-vein and rinse. Pat dry on paper towels. Mix water, cornstarch, soy sauce and hoisin sauce in a small bowl. Set aside. Heat oil in wok; add ginger and garlic. Add shrimp and stir fry until they change to a pink color (about 5 minutes). Add scallions and stir fry for 1 minute; add sauce mixture and cook for 2 minutes.