Ginger Shrimp with Fried Rice

My husband and I love Ginger Shrimp. I fix it often and have many requests for the recipe. Served with green beans and red peppers, it is always a hit at mealtime!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 307 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• ⅓ cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons honey
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• 1 ⅓ cups uncooked white rice
• ¾ pound cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 2 ⅔ cups water
• 1 clove minced garlic
• ¼ cup whole kernel corn, drained
• ¼ cup snow peas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 2

In a large skillet over high heat, add sesame oil and allow it to get hot. Add rice and 1 tablespoon of butter. Saute for three minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the snow peas and corn. Saute until rice begins to brown slightly. Add shrimp to top of rice. Reduce heat to low and cover to keep warm.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange and lime juices, onion, honey, ginger root and garlic. Mix thoroughly. Spoon enough of the mixture to coat the shrimp.

Step 5

In a saucepan over high heat, combine the remaining juice mixture with chicken broth and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer until thickened. Stir in 1 teaspoon of butter. Serve over the rice and shrimp.