Polynesian Shrimp Recipe

Name: Polynesian Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz. fresh or frozen shelled shrimp, halved lengthwise; 1 2/3 c. carrots, bias-sliced into 1/2-inch lengths; 2/3 c. cold water; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/2 (6 oz.) can (6 Tbsp.) frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules; 1 Tbsp. cooking oil; 2 tsp. grated ginger root; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen pea pods, thawed; 1/4 c. green onion, bias-sliced into 1/2-inch lengths; 2 c. hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

12 oz. fresh or frozen shelled shrimp, halved lengthwise
1 2/3 c. carrots, bias-sliced into 1/2-inch lengths
2/3 c. cold water
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 (6 oz.) can (6 Tbsp.) frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 tsp. grated ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen pea pods, thawed
1/4 c. green onion, bias-sliced into 1/2-inch lengths
2 c. hot cooked rice

1
Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
2
In saucepan, cook carrots in small amount of boiling salted water 5 to 7 minutes or until just tender; drain well.
3
Blend 2/3 cup cold water into cornstarch; stir in pineapple juice, soy sauce and chicken bouillon granules.
4
Set aside.
5
Preheat wok or large skillet over high heat; add oil. Stir-fry ginger root and garlic in hot oil for 30 seconds.
6
Add the carrots, pea pods and green onions; stir-fry 1 minute or until heated thoroughly.
7
Remove the vegetables.
8
Stir-fry the shrimp in hot oil 7 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are done.
9
Push shrimp away from center of wok or skillet.
10
Stir the soy mixture and add to center of the wok or skillet.
11
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
12
Stir in vegetables; cover and cook 1 minute.
13
Serve shrimp mixture at once with hot cooked rice.
14
If desired, sprinkle rice with parsley.

626

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 oz. fresh or frozen shelled shrimp, halved lengthwise, 1 2/3 c. carrots, bias-sliced into 1/2-inch lengths, 2/3 c. cold water, 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Polynesian 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.

Polynesian Shrimp

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