SESAME SHRIMP STIR-FRY

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This quick and tasty main dish has a double hit of sesame oil and seeds that add nutty flavor to crisp peppers and shrimp.

Provided by Debbie

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
3 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
½ pound sugar snap peas
⅛ cup cornstarch
¾ cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
While rice is simmering, combine shrimp, ginger, cayenne pepper, garlic, sesame seeds and black pepper in a large plastic food storage bag. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator.
Heat sesame oil in a large wok or skillet. Add red bell pepper and green onions; saute 3 to 4 minutes to soften slightly Add teriyaki sauce. Add peas and shrimp with seasoning; saute 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
Stir cornstarch into chicken broth and add to wok; cook, stirring until mixture boils. Sprinkle with salt. Spoon shrimp mixture over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 885.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g