Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry

This quick and tasty main dish has a double hit of sesame oil and seeds that add nutty flavor to crisp peppers and shrimp.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 3 green onions, sliced
• ⅛ cup cornstarch
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• ½ pound sugar snap peas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 2

While rice is simmering, combine shrimp, ginger, cayenne pepper, garlic, sesame seeds and black pepper in a large plastic food storage bag. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Heat sesame oil in a large wok or skillet. Add red bell pepper and green onions; saute 3 to 4 minutes to soften slightly Add teriyaki sauce. Add peas and shrimp with seasoning; saute 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.

Step 4

Stir cornstarch into chicken broth and add to wok; cook, stirring until mixture boils. Sprinkle with salt. Spoon shrimp mixture over rice.