Spicy Stir-Fried Shrimp


Course : Chinese
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


-----sauce-----

3/4 cup water

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons Szechwan chili sauce

2 teaspoons cornstarch

-----main-----

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 small red pepper -- coarsely chopped

4 ounces snow peas -- trim, cut in half

3 medium scallions coarse chop

1 pound large shrimp -- peel, devein

1/3 cup fresh cilantro
 

Preparation / Directions:


Mix water, soy sauce, chili sauce and cornstarch in a measuring cup. Heat oil in a large skillet until hot but not smoking. Add bell pepper, snow peas and scallions. Stir-fry over high heat 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Reduce heat to medium-high, add shrimp and stir-fry 2-3 minutes until shrimp start to turn bright pink and opaque. Stir sauce, pour into skillet and bring to a boil, stirring often. Cover and cook over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes, stirring once, until shrimp are opaque at the center. Stir in cilantro and serve immediately.


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