Recipe: Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry

SESAME SHRIMP STIR-FRY

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups packaged precooked rice
2 tablespoons dark Asian sesame oil
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and sliced into thin strips
1 sweet yellow pepper, cored, seeded and sliced into thin strips
3 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1/2 pound sugar snap peas
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine shrimp, ginger, ground red pepper, garlic, sesame seeds and black pepper in a large, plastic food-storage bag.

Place rice in a heatproof serving bowl. Bring 2 1/2 cups water to boiling; pour over rice in bowl. Cover with foil; set aside.

Heat sesame oil in a large wok or skillet. Add sweet peppers and green onions; saute 3 to 4 minutes to soften slightly.

Add teriyaki sauce, peas and shrimp with seasoning to wok; saute 4 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque.

Stir cornstarch into broth and add to wok; cook, stirring, until mixture boils. Sprinkle with salt.

Fluff rice with fork. Spoon shrimp mixture over rice.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes