Shrimp with Snow Peas Stir-Fry

If you crave for a classic Chinese stir-fry that is simple, quick and easy to make, then this dish will do the trick. Stir-fry the shrimp with snow peas, ginger, garlic, and few seasonings and you have yourself a delicious meal.

 SHRIMP WITH SNOW PEAS STIR-FRY

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Serving: 4

INGREDIENTS:

Marinade:

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry 

1/2 teaspoon salt

Stir Fry:

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons peanut oil (or other vegetable oil)

1 tablespoon minced ginger

3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly

1/2 pound snow peas, strings removed

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1/4 cup chicken stock

4 green onions, white and light parts, sliced diagonally

2 teaspoons dark roasted sesame oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, marinade the shrimp by mixing all the ingredients for the marinade. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes while you prepare the snow peas, ginger, and 

2. Heat a wok or large saute pan over high heat for 1 minute. Add the peanut oil and let it get hot, about 30 seconds. Add the ginger and garlic and toss to combine. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds.

3. Add the shrimp and all the marinade to the pan (scrape out all the marinade with a rubber spatula). Add the snow peas, soy sauce and chicken stock. Stir-fry until the shrimp turns pink, about 2 minutes.

4. Add the green onions and stir-fry for 1 more minute. Turn off the heat and add the sesame oil. Toss to combine once more and serve with steamed rice.

Enjoy!

Recipe from Simply Recipes