cashew shrimp
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Since I live near the coast of NC, this is a must have recipe. The shrimp are plentiful here and this recipe makes a wonderful entree.
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yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
Ingredients For cashew shrimp
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1 lbraw, shelled & deveined medium shrimp
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1 Tbspsoy sauce
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2 Tbspcanola oil
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1 1/2 cjulienne cut bell pepper
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1 tspminced garlic
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1/4 tsplemon pepper
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1 Tbspcornstarch
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1 can8 oz sliced water chestnut - drained
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6 ozsnow peas (thawed if frozen)
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1/2 cchopped scallions (green & white part)
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1 ctoasted cashews
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for sauce:
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1/2 cchicken broth
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1 Tbspsoy sauce
How To Make cashew shrimp
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1Rinse shrimp and drain. Mix shrimp with the soy sauce. Heat a wok (or heavy large skillet) until hot. Pour in canola oil. Stir fry the shrimp just until pink, remove & set aside, Saute the bell pepper and garlic for one minute making sure garlic does not burn.
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2Add water chestnuts and snow peas, heat throughly: remove from heat.
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3Sauce:
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4Combine chicken broth, cornstarch, lemon pepper and remaining Tablespoon of soy sauce and stir together. Place wok back on heat and add sauce mixture. Cook stirring constantly until thick and bubbling.
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5Add shrimp back to the wok and mix well. Sprinkle with cashews & scallions. Serve over fried rice.
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