Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger Recipe
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Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger

By: CCSWALLA  
"The best part of doing it is that the measurements don't have to be exact. If you prefer, substitute dry sherry for rice wine. Serve with rice."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons rice wine
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 6 ounces snow peas, strings removed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir salt into water until dissolved. Add shrimp, and set aside 5 minutes. Rinse shrimps, and dry on paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together broth, rice wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook shrimp, turning constantly, until pink on all sides, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, ginger, and 2 teaspoons oil. Stir in snow peas, chives, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir-fry 1 minute more.
  4. Stir broth mixture into skillet, and continue cooking until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 208 | Total Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 173mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2006 by CHARIANDER 
This had a great mild flavor - I added a bit more ginger and garlic as well as adding a few... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2006 by Kristin 
This was so good. I also doubled the sauce, which was defiantly the way to go if you are... MORE
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Reviewed on May 12, 2006 by WMAQ 
whenever stir-frying always heat wok/skillet until water drops skitter over it and THEN add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by krista v. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
MMMMM! I have tried to make Chinese recipes before and I could never get the sauce right. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2006 by Nick W 
Very tasty! Great sauce! We used pre-cooked frozen jumbo shrimp which we just thawed and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2006 by Island Girl 
Great served with brown rice! Nice and healthy dinner! Thanks for sharing! MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by Katheryn 
The flavor was out of this world! I used sesame oil for the shrimp by themselves and had to... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2006 by southernbelle 
Very good - much better than take-out! Thanks for an awesome weeknight meal! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2007 by Elizabeth P 
Super easy and most of the ingredients are on hand. I doubled the sauce (a must in my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2006 by KARA72 
Not bad tasting sauce. It probably needs a bit more ginger or garlic. MORE

 
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