Spicy Shrimp Wrapped in Snow Peas Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp Wrapped in Snow Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 large garlic clove, pressed; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 20 large snow peas, stringed; 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 20 small wooden skewers or toothpicks

Servings: persons

1
Combine shrimp, ginger, vegetable oil, garlic and five-spice powder in medium bowl; toss to blend.
2
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.Bring medium pot of salted water to boil.
3
Add snow peas; cook just until crisp-tender, about 45 seconds.
4
Drain.
5
Rinse with cold water.
6
Drain; pat dry.
7
Transfer to bowl.
8
Drizzle sesame oil and sesame seeds over; toss to coat.
9
Set aside.
10
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
11
Add shrimp mixture and saute 3 minutes.
12
Add soy sauce; stir until shrimp are just opaque in center and liquid evaporates, about 1 minute.
13
Transfer to plate and cool completely.
14
Wrap 1 snow pea lengthwise around each shrimp from head to tail.
15
Secure with skewers.
16
(Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.
17
Cover and refrigerate.)
18
Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

981

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 large garlic clove, pressed, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp Wrapped in Snow Peas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Shrimp Wrapped in Snow Peas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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