Seafood Recipe: Asian Shrimp and Snow Peas Stir Fry Supper

Asian Shrimp and Snow Peas Stir Fry Supper

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon peeled and minced gingerroot
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 pound snow peas, ends trimmed
• 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Procedures:

1. Combine chicken stock, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch and sesame oil in small bowl; mix well and set aside.
2. In large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat; add garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Add shrimp and sauté until pink, about 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add snow peas and water chestnuts; sauté 3 minutes.
5. Add stock mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until liquid has thickened and is no longer cloudy, about 3 more minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice.

Makes 4 servings.