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Shrimp Stir-Fry

SUBMITTED BY: Josie Smith

"I love shrimp and Im always looking for new ways to fix it, explains Josie Smith from Winamac, Indiana. This attractive shrimp combination features crunchy peanuts and vegetables with a pleasant hint of ginger."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 27 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup frozen Oriental mixed vegetables, thawed
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the soy sauce, garlic powder and ginger; set aside.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry broccoli in oil for 2 minutes. Add red pepper and onions; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the shrimp, Oriental vegetables and garlic; cook 3 minutes longer.
  3. Stir cornstarch mixture and stir into shrimp mixture. Add the peanuts. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup equals 273 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 129 mg cholesterol, 593 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by Alexys76
I had some shrimp to use and was in the mood for stir fry, so I came across this and was sold.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2006 by KRISRIZZIO
I really like this recipe because it is healthy and yummy. I think I'll change it up just a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by MAREMARE312
I really liked the sauce in this recipe, it "glued" everything together well, but wasn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by MADGUAC
Light and flavorful without being overpowering. Use uncooked shrimp as pre-cooked will give... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2007 by almondjoy2807
This was a great way to try something new as far as stir-fry goes, but it wasn't the most... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2007 by COOKINGBUNCHES
It was good but as other reviewer said not enough sauce I had to double the sauce mix and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2008 by LAURENMCS
Have made this several times & varied ingredients slightly (broccoli only; added honey; extra... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2008 by amberdawn183
My family liked this! I did think the sauce was a little bland so maybe next time I will add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2007 by Monica
Excellent, very light. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2007 by Nicole C.W.
I did mine a little differently- used "California" mix veggies and "Garden Variety" veggies... MORE