Gingered Stir Fry Shrimp with Snow Peas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
240 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
International
Gingered Stir Fry Shrimp with Snow Peas
Description
Gingered Stir Fry Shrimp with Snow Peas highlights the sharpness of fresh ginger cut into matchsticks and mild sweetness from crisp snow peas. Shrimp are cooked briefly to remain tender and juicy. The sauce, made by whisking chicken stock with soy sauce, smashed garlic, and cornstarch, thickens quickly during the final stir-fry step, coating the ingredients with a glossy finish.
The cooking method involves stir-frying the ginger first to release its aroma, then adding snow peas to maintain a crisp-tender texture. Shrimp and scallions are added near the end to preserve their delicate texture. The sauce is incorporated last to bring the elements together with a balanced savory flavor that complements the natural sweetness of the shrimp and peas.
This dish can be served alone or alongside steamed rice or noodles for a simple, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- ½ cup chicken stock sodium-free
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 garlic smashed with salt
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup ginger cut into matchsticks
- ½ pound snow peas sweet
- 1 pound Shrimp deveined and tail removed
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the chicken stock with the soy sauce, smashed garlic, and cornstarch.
- In a large skillet heat the vegetable oil until hot. Add the ginger matchstick and stir fry over moderately until they are softened about 1 minute.
- Add the snow peas and stir fry until they are crisp-tender and the ginger is beginning to brown, about 2 minutes.
- Add the shrimps and stir fry for 1 minute. Add the scallion and cook for 30 seconds.
- Whisk in the soy –chicken stock sauce to the skillet and stir fry until the shrimps are opaque and the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute more.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1389mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 29.5mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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