Szechwan Shrimp Stir-Fry Photo
Szechwan Shrimp Stir-Fry
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
6
ounces uncooked spaghetti or Chinese noodles

3/4
pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/4
cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

1/2
teaspoon red pepper flakes

2
teaspoons dark sesame oil

1
cup snow peas

1
red or yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips

1/2
cup shredded carrots

2
teaspoons minced fresh ginger

1-1/2
teaspoons minced garlic

3
tablespoons water

2
teaspoons cornstarch

1/4
cup thinly sliced green onions or chopped fresh cilantro



 
Preparation:
1.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and keep warm.

2.
Meanwhile, combine shrimp, soy sauce and red pepper flakes in medium bowl; toss to coat.

3.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add snow peas, bell pepper, carrots, ginger and garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from marinade, reserving marinade. Add shrimp to skillet; stir-fry 2 minutes.

4.
Stir water into cornstarch in small bowl until smooth. Add to skillet with reserved marinade; stir-fry 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque and sauce thickens. Serve over spaghetti; sprinkle with green onions.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1/4 of shrimp mixture with 3/4 cup cooked spaghetti
Fiber 5 g
Carbohydrate 48 g
Cholesterol 130 mg
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 4 g
Calories from Fat 11 %
Calories 326
Protein 23 g
Sodium 692 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 1-1/2
Vegetable 2
Starch 2-1/2


This recipe appears in: Chinese

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