Shrimp Lo Mein

What a delight this dish is!  The flavors combine perfectly.  There is a bit time consuming because of all the chopping involved, but it's worth every second.  :)  Enjoy!
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 to 2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled, deveined with tails removed
-1/2 cup soy sauce
-8 tsp cornstarch
-1/2 tsp ground ginger
-6 garlic cloves, minced
-4 tsp sesame oil, divided
-1 cup shredded carrots
-2 cups shredded cabbage
-2 cups chicken broth
-green onions, sliced for topping
-1 lb cooked and drained linguine
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine shrimp with soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger and garlic.  Mix well and let it sit for about 10 minutes. 
Heat 1 tsp sesame oil.  Remove shrimp with slotted spoon from marinade and place in hot oil.  Do NOT discard marinade!  Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until pink.  Remove onto a plate.
Add another tsp sesame oil and add the carrots.  Cook for a minute.  Add the remaining 2 tsp sesame oil and the cabbage.  Cook for 2 more minutes.  Add chicken broth, reserved marinade and cooked shrimp.  Cook until the sauce has thickend (about 1 minute). 
Pour shrimp mixture over drained pasta and mix well.  Top with green onions.  Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from here.

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