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Szechwan Shrimp Stir-Fry

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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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.
This recipe appears in: Chinese
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