Oriental Shrimp And Snow Peas

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1 teaspoon	5ml	Sesame or vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons	7.5ml	Cornstarch
1/4 cup	59ml	Water
3 tablespoons	45ml	Oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup	59ml	Peanut or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons	10ml	Peeled - grated gingerroot
2		Garlic cloves - crushed
1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Fresh snow pea pods
		= (or a 6-oz package frozen snow pea pods)
2 teaspoons	10ml	Rice wine or dry white wine

Recipe Instructions

Peel and devein shrimp. Sprinkle shrimp with salt, and toss with sesame oil. Dredge shrimp in 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch. Set aside. Combine water, oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, and bouillon granules; stir well. Set aside.

Pour peanut oil around top of preheated wok or large skillet, coating sides; heat at medium-high (375 degrees) for 2 minutes. Add gingerroot and garlic, and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add shrimp, and stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from wok, and drain on paper towels. Add snow peas to wok; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add cornstarch mixture to snow peas; stir-fry until slightly thickened. Stir in shrimp and wine. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 3 servings.

Source:
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cookbook

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