Shrimp and Peas
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 218 |
| pro | 21 g |
| total fat | 9 g |
| sat. fat | 1 g |
| carb | 13 g |
| fibre | 3 g |
| sodium | 336 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 5 |
| iron | 21 |
| vit A | 9 |
| vit C | 17 |
| folate | 24 |
In just a matter of minutes you will have a delicious seafood main course and vegetables in one dish. For a special occasion, serve it surrounded by a ring of white rice jazzed up by mixing incolourful diced vegetables, such as red and green peppers, zucchini or corn.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tsp dry sherry, (optional)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1-1/2 tsp minced gingerroot
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- pinch pepper
- 6 green onions
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1/3 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
Preparation
In bowl, toss together shrimp, sherry (if using), cornstarch, ginger, soy sauce and pepper; let stand for 10 minutes.
Coarsely chop white parts of green onions into pea-size pieces. Thinly slice enough of the green parts to make 1 tbsp (15 mL). Set aside.
In wok or large skillet, heat oil over high heat; stir-fry shrimp mixture for 2 minutes or just until pink. Add white part of green onions, peas, stock and sugar; cook for about 2 minutes or until almost no liquid remains. Stir in reserved 1 tbsp (15 mL) sliced onions.
Additional information :
Tips:
When buying the shrimp, check the package. If using fresh or frozen shrimp without any added salt, add 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt along with the pepper.
Dry sherry is the best substitute for the dark Chinese rice wine that's usually used in Chinese cooking. Salted cooking wine is available at Chinese grocery stores. Sake can also be useful.
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