Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas Stir-Fry

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Martin Yan

Serves 4 people

Categories: Main Dish, Shrimp, Stir-fry

Ingredients

  • Marinade:
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons chinese rice wine or 2 teaspoons dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • Stir-Fry:
  • 3/4 lb medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion , thinly sliced
  • 6 ounces sugar snap peas (about 2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

  1. Make the marinade: combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl; mix well.

  2. Add the shrimp; stir to coat evenly; let stand for 10 minutes.

  3. Put stir-fry pan over high heat until hot.

  4. Add in the oil; swirling to coat the sides.

  5. Add the onion and sugar snap peas; stir-fry until the peas are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.

  6. Add in the shrimp; stir-fry until they turn pink, about 1 ½ minutes.

  7. Add in the broth and sesame oil; stir-fry until the broth boils and thickens slightly, about 20 seconds.

  8. Transfer to a serving plate and serve.

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