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Scrambled Eggs with Dried Shrimp

NYT 02/28/01

Time: 15 minutes

2 tablespoons dried shrimp

4 large eggs

1/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 medium scallions, white and light green parts, sliced thin.

1. Place shrimp in small bowl, cover with hot tap water and soak until softened, about 10 minutes.

Drain and chop.

2. With fork, beat eggs, milk, cilantro, salt and pepper in medium bowl until combined.

3. Melt butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and scallions; sauté

until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in egg mixture and leave undisturbed until curds just begin to

set, about 20 seconds. Use spatula to fold eggs over; continue folding until eggs are cooked as

desired, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Yield: 2 servings.