Ginger and Scallion Red Shrimp

Ginger and Scallion Red Shrimp

　　　This type of shrimp is also referred to as "crawfish" by some, but in Shaoguan, it’s known as "red shrimp." In the local street food stalls of Shaoguan, the most common way to prepare red shrimp is "ginger and scallion red shrimp."

　　This shrimp has a large head and a small body, with a hard shell and relatively little meat, yet it remains very popular. The joy of eating this dish actually lies in two things: first, the flavor—good ginger and scallion red shrimp is juicy, flavorful, and bursts with sweet and savory taste in your mouth, much like eating stir-fried snails; second, the experience of eating it—the technique involved in prying open the tough shell to get to the meat without hurting your mouth requires a bit of skill. Moreover, finishing a meal and seeing a table full of shrimp shells can be quite a satisfying feeling.