Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry
Description
This quick and tasty main dish has a double hit of sesame oil and seeds that add nutty flavor to crisp peppers and shrimp.
Ingredients
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2 cups water
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1 cup uncooked white rice
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1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons sesame oil
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1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
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3 green onions, sliced
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3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
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1/2 pound sugar snap peas
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1/8 cup cornstarch
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3/4 cup chicken broth
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
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.
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.
4
Stir cornstarch into chicken broth and add to wok; cook, stirring until mixture boils. Sprinkle with salt. Spoon shrimp mixture over rice.