Marinated Ginger Shrimp

This Japanese dish can be prettily arranged on a serving plate. Sweet sherry may be substituted if the sweet sake is not available.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds frozen shrimp, shelled and de-veined
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 ounces ginger root, chopped
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons sweet sake
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 to 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion

Instructions

1. Cook shrimp as directed on package; drain.
2. Arrange shrimp in single layer in glass or plastic container.
3. Heat soy sauce to boiling; add gingerroot. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in vinegar, sugar, sake and salt; pour over shrimp.
5. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
6. Remove shrimp from marinade with slotted spoon; arrange on serving plate.
7. Garnish with scallion.