Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger
Description
Shrimp are stir-fried with snow peas in a tantalizing sauce of chicken broth, rice wine, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon salt
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2 cups cold water
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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/3 cup chicken broth
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2 teaspoons rice wine
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1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
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1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
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3/4 teaspoon sugar
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1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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6 ounces snow peas, strings removed
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
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.
2
In a small bowl, mix together broth, rice wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and pepper. Set aside.
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.
4
Stir broth mixture into skillet, and continue cooking until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.