Stir-Fried Shrimp With Snow Peas and Ginger Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Shrimp With Snow Peas and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; ⅓ cup chicken broth; 2 teaspoons rice wine or dry sherry; 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 6 ounces snow peas, strings removed, washed and dried; 1 scallion, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
⅓ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons rice wine or dry sherry
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
6 ounces snow peas, strings removed, washed and dried
1 scallion, chopped

1
In a large bowl combine 2 cups cold water and 1 tablespoon salt, stirring until salt is dissolved.
2
Add shrimp, and let stand five minutes.
3
Rinse shrimp under cold running water, and set to dry on paper towels.
4
With more towels, pat shrimp dry.
5
In a bowl, combine broth, wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and pepper.
6
Heat a wok over high heat.
7
To test heat flick a few drops of water into wok.
8
When water vaporizes within 2 seconds, wok is hot.
9
Swirl in 1 tablespoon oil around sides of wok.
10
Add shrimp, spreading them in a single layer, so they have contact with hot metal.
11
Stir-fry for 1 minute or just until pink, tossing them with a wok shovel or spatula.
12
Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, garlic and ginger, and stir-fry 5 seconds.
13
Add snow peas and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and stir-fry 1 minute more.
14
Stir cornstarch mixture, swirl it in around sides of wok, and bring to a boil.
15
Stir-fry just until shrimp are cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds more.
16
Stir in scallions, and serve immediately.

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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: 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, ⅓ cup chicken broth, 2 teaspoons rice wine or dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Shrimp With Snow Peas and Ginger 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.

Stir-Fried Shrimp With Snow Peas and Ginger

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