Master Recipe for Velveting Shrimp

• 1 pound shelled medium-sized shrimp, about 25 to 30 shrimp to a pound

Preparations

The procedure is the same as that for velveting chicken except that there’s a bit more cornstarch—shrimp need extra protection because of their fragile texture.

Place the shrimp in a deep bowl; sprinkle in the salt and sherry, and mix well gently. Beat the egg white just until the gel is completely broken and add to the shrimp. Sprinkle in the cornstarch and mix u