SZECHUAN SHRIMP WITH PEPPERS

Szechuan Shrimp with Peppers image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 tablespoons dry Sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Asian chili-garlic sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch diamond-shape pieces
6 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Cooked rice

Steps:

Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl; toss to coat. Cover; let stand 30 minutes.
Combine broth and cornstarch in small bowl; stir to dissolve cornstarch. Combine soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce and sugar in another small bowl.
Heat oil in wok or heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and stir-fry until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add shrimp mixture; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add onions; stir-fry until shrimp are pink, 30 seconds. Mix in soy sauce mixture. Add cornstarch mixture. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to bowl; serve with rice.