SHRIMP AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS STIR-FRY

Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas Stir-Fry image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 teaspoons chinese rice wine or 2 teaspoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
6 ounces sugar snap peas (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

Make the marinade: combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl; mix well.
Add the shrimp; stir to coat evenly; let stand for 10 minutes.
Put stir-fry pan over high heat until hot.
Add in the oil; swirling to coat the sides.
Add the onion and sugar snap peas; stir-fry until the peas are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
Add in the shrimp; stir-fry until they turn pink, about 1 ½ minutes.
Add in the broth and sesame oil; stir-fry until the broth boils and thickens slightly, about 20 seconds.
Transfer to a serving plate and serve.