Stir Fried Shrimp With Snow Peas And Water Chestnuts Recipes

SHRIMP WITH SNOW PEAS AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp. Combine the sherry and soy sauce in a medium bowl and add shrimp. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add the oil. Add ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the shrimp (reserving the marinade) and cook until light pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and snow peas and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the snow peas are bright green and crisp-tender. Add scallions and water chestnuts and stir-fry until just heated through.
• Add the reserved marinade and cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce thickens. Serve.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH SNOW PEAS AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Toss shrimp with salt, add wine or sherry and marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 3 hours.
• Drain shrimp; reserve marinade.
• Heat large skillet or wok over high heat; add oil.
• Add ginger & crushed red pepper, stir-fry until fragrant, and add shrimp.
• Stir-fry until shrimp are mostly opaque (2 to 4 minutes, depending on size).
• Add snow peas and water chestnuts; stir-fry until just heated through.
• Add reserved marinade, soy sauce and cornstarch mixture.
• Bring to a boil and cook until liquid thickens.
• Serve immediately, accompanied by steamed rice.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH SNOW PEAS AND GINGER

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine 2 cups cold water and 1 tablespoon salt, stirring until salt is dissolved. Add shrimp, and let stand five minutes. Rinse shrimp under cold running water, and set to dry on paper towels. With more towels, pat shrimp dry.
• In a bowl, combine broth, wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and pepper.
• Heat a wok over high heat. To test heat flick a few drops of water into wok. When water vaporizes within 2 seconds, wok is hot. Swirl in 1 tablespoon oil around sides of wok. Add shrimp, spreading them in a single layer, so they have contact with hot metal. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or just until pink, tossing them with a wok shovel or spatula. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, garlic and ginger, and stir-fry 5 seconds. Add snow peas and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and stir-fry 1 minute more.
• Stir cornstarch mixture, swirl it in around sides of wok, and bring to a boil. Stir-fry just until shrimp are cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds more. Stir in scallions, and serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH SNOW PEAS AND GINGER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir salt into water until dissolved. Add shrimp, and set aside 5 minutes. Rinse shrimps, and dry on paper towels.
• In a small bowl, mix together broth, rice wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook shrimp, turning constantly, until pink on all sides, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, ginger, and 2 teaspoons oil. Stir in snow peas, chives, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir-fry 1 minute more.
• Stir broth mixture into skillet, and continue cooking until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.

STIR FRY SNOW PEAS & WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Bring the broth to a boil in a wok or skillet.
• Toss in the peas cover and cook for 1-2 minutes (do not over cook the peas), shake the pan a couple of times.
• The peas should be crisp and bright green.
• Add sesame oil and water chestnuts, continue to cook for 2 more minutes.
• Serve immediately.