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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prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw, shelled & deveined medium shrimp
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 1/2 cups julienne cut bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 can 8 oz sliced water chestnut - drained
- 6 ounces snow peas (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions (green & white part)
- 1 cup toasted cashews
- - for sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
How To Make cashew shrimp
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Step 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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Step 2Add water chestnuts and snow peas, heat throughly: remove from heat.
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Step 3Sauce:
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Step 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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Step 5Add shrimp back to the wok and mix well. Sprinkle with cashews & scallions. Serve over fried rice.
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