For New Year's! Simmered Shrimp

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   Remove the hard section and the antennae from the head of the shrimp.

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   It's easy to do this using kitchen scissors.

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   Use a toothpick to remove the vein from the back.

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   Put the mirin and sake in a pot and cook off the alcohol.

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   Add the soy sauce and dashi stock.

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   When it comes to a boil, add the shrimp.

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   Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.

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   Gently skim off the scum.

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   Place a paper towel or sheet of aluminum foil on top of the ingredients to use as a drop-lid while it's simmering.

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    I used a paper towel.

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    After 5 minutes, cool the shrimp and the liquid separately.

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    You can leave the liquid as-is, but it will be a lot nicer if you strain it through a paper towel.

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    I used a coffee filter to strain it.

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    Once cooled, cover the shrimp with a paper towel and pour the simmered liquid over them.

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    Let them sit for 1 hour so that they can absorb the flavor.

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    If you can, leave them sitting overnight.

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    Arrange on a dish, garnish with nandina leaves, and it's done!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.