Black Pepper Caramel Shrimp Recipe

Name: Black Pepper Caramel Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag brown rice; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cups diagonally cut snow peas; 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons fish sauce

Servings: persons

1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag brown rice
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups diagonally cut snow peas
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce

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Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Keep warm.
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Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk; set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp; saute 2 minutes or until shrimp begin to turn pink. Add peas, garlic, pepper, and salt; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
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Combine broth, sugar, and fish sauce in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil; stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook 30 seconds or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Pour sugar mixture over shrimp. Return shrimp mixture to medium-high heat; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve over cooked rice.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag brown rice, 1 tablespoon water, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Black Pepper Caramel Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Pepper Caramel Shrimp

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