Cashew Shrimp
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon oyster-flavored sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1 teaspoon cornstarch 3/4 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails intact 1 carrot, thinly sliced diagonally 1/4 lb. snow peas, trimmed 1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts Vegetable oil 3/4 cup unsalted, roasted cashews
In a mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, oyster-flavored sauce, soy sauce, wine and cornstarch; stir until smooth. Add shrimp, carrot, snow peas and water chestnuts; stir to coat evenly. Brush black metal tray with vegetable oil. Spread shrimp mixture on tray. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes at or until shrimp turn pink. Sprinkle with cashews. Makes 4 servings.
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