Asian Shrimp and Snow Peas Stir Fry Supper
1/2 cup chicken stock 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon peeled and minced gingerroot 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 pound snow peas, ends trimmed 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Combine chicken stock, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch and sesame oil in small bowl; mix well and set aside.
In large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat; add garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add shrimp and sauté until pink, about 3 more minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add snow peas and water chestnuts; sauté 3 minutes.
Add stock mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until liquid has thickened and is no longer cloudy, about 3 more minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Makes 4 servings. |