Sesame Shrimp Stir-fry

from Family Circle

Sesame Shrimp Stir-fry
Servings: 4 Prep 10 mins Cook 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled, deveined
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups instant rice
  • 2 tablespoons dark Asian sesame oil
  • 1 sweet red pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 sweet yellow pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • 1/2 pound sugar snap peas OR: snow peas
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Make It

1. Combine shrimp, ginger, cayenne, garlic, sesame seeds and pepper in large resealable plastic bag.

2. Place rice in heatproof serving bowl. Bring 2-1/2 cups water to boiling in large wok or skillet; pour over rice in bowl. Cover with foil; set aside.

3. Heat oil in dry wok or skillet. Add sweet peppers and onion; saute 3 to 4 minutes, to slightly soften. Add teriyaki sauce. Add snap peas and shrimp; saute 4 minutes, until shrimp are opaque. Add cornstarch mixture; cook, stirring, until mixture boils. Sprinkle with salt.

4. Fluff rice with fork. Spoon shrimp mixture over rice. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 400, Fat, total (g): 10, chol. (mg): 162, sat. fat (g): 2, carb. (g): 51, pro. (g): 25, sodium (mg): 1036, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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