Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger

The best part of doing it is that the measurements don't have to be exact. If you prefer, substitute dry sherry for rice wine. Serve with rice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 204 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• ⅓ cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
• ¾ teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons rice wine
• 6 ounces snow peas, strings removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, stir salt into water until dissolved. Add shrimp, and set aside 5 minutes. Rinse shrimps, and dry on paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together broth, rice wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and pepper. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook shrimp, turning constantly, until pink on all sides, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, ginger, and 2 teaspoons oil. Stir in snow peas, chives, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir-fry 1 minute more.

Step 4

Stir broth mixture into skillet, and continue cooking until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.