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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."

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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

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the soy sauce, garlic powder and ginger; set aside.
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.
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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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

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

Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by MAREMARE312

I really liked the sauce in this recipe, it "glued" everything together well, but wasn't... MORE

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

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by MADGUAC

Light and flavorful without being overpowering. Use uncooked shrimp as pre-cooked will give... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2008 by LAURENMCS

Have made this several times & varied ingredients slightly (broccoli only; added honey; extra... MORE

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

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by brittnisue

Had to double the sauce definetely. The flavor wasnt exactly what I was expecting, it was very... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2008 by goldie725

This rating is just for the stir-fry sauce only, which was really good! I doubled the... MORE

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

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